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Concepts of Physical Physical Fitness
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Fitness
Undergraduate 1
12/12/2010

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Term
Flexibility
Definition
the achievable range of motion at a joint or group of joints
Term
Range of Motion
Definition
refers to the maximum ability to move the bones about the joint through an arc of a circle
Term
Factors affecting Flexibility
Definition
Injury, muscle temperature, physical activity, genetic factors, and age
Term
Passive Stretching
Definition
stretching technique in which the person makes no contribution to the exercise
Term
Ballistic Stretching
Definition
stretching involves bobbing or forceful jerking
Term
Static Stretching
Definition
slow, sustained stretching; gradual lengthening of the muscle to the extreme end of the range of motion and then holding the end position for several seconds
Term
Dynamic Stretching
Definition
ability to move slowly and rhythmically through a full range of motion
Term
What kind of stretches should you use for warm-ups?
Definition
You should use dynamic stretching for warm ups
Term
What kind of stretches should you use for cool-downs?
Definition
static stretches
Term
Fight or Flight Response
Definition
heightened physiological/emotional readiness to act; either fight to save yourself or flee away from harm
Term
Eustress
Definition
Positive stress; health and performance continue to improve even as stress increases
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Distress
Definition
Negative stress; unpleasant or harmful stress under which health and performance begin to deteriorate
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Essential Nutrients
Definition
Nutrients we need in large quantities; water, carbohydrates, fats, protein
Term
Primary function of water
Definition
Dissolves & carries nutrients, removes waste, regulates body temp
Term
Primary function of Carbohydrates
Definition
energy
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Primary function of fats
Definition
Long-term energy, insulation, & protection
Term
Primary function of Proteins
Definition
Builds new tissues, antibodies, enzymes, hormones
Term
Where does saturated fat come from?
Definition
Primarily from animal products
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Where does unsaturated fats come from?
Definition
primarily from plant products
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What are the 5 Basic Food Groups?
Definition
grains, vegetables, milk products, meat and beans, and fruits
Term
Definition of overweight
Definition
Excess body weight against a given standard, such as height or recommended percent body fat; less than obese
BMI of 25-29
Term
Definition of Obesity
Definition
A chronic disease characterized by excessive body fat in relation to lean body mass; usually at least 30% above recommended body weight
BMI of 30
Term
Definition of Morbidly Obese
Definition
A dangerous condition in which the sufferer is at risk of physical disability and a severely impaired quality of life
BMI of 40+
Term
LOOK AT BMI CHART
Definition
LOOK AT BMI CHART
Term
Set Point Theory
Definition
the idea that the rate at which we burn calories (metabolism) is "programmed" to maintain our body weight within a defined and fairly narrow range
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LOOK AT FITT TABLE FOR FLEXIBILITY
Definition
LOOK AT FITT TABLE FOR FLEXIBLITY
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What is physical fitness and why should a Christian care?
Definition
the capacity to function in each of the body's trainable systems which supports the accomplishment of one's responsibilities and choses activities, both planned and unplanned, and which is associated with low risk of developing hypokinetic conditions; Christian's should care because God has given us our bodies and we are stewards over them. It is our responsibility, as Christians, to be respectful to our bodies. We need to do that by treating them in the best way possible by eating healthy, exercising to keep our cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems in their prime. That way, we will be able to do all that God asks of us in our life.
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