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Health Chapter 4
Vocabulary Words
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Health Care
9th Grade
01/27/2011

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Physical Activity
Definition
Any form of movement, whether purposeful or incidental
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Lifestyle Activities
Definition
Forms of physical activity that are a part of your daily routine or recreation that promotes good health throughout a lifetime
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Training Program
Definition
A program of formalized physical preparation for participation in a sport
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Hydration
Definition
The addition of body fluids
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Anabolic Steroids
Definition
A chemical similar to the male hormone testosterone
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Muscle Cramp
Definition
A spasm or sudden tightening of a muscle
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Overexertion
Definition
Overworking the body
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Heat Cramps
Definition
Muscle spasms that are a result of the loss of large amounts of water and salt through perspiration
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Frostbite
Definition
A condition in which body tissue becomes frozen
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Hypothermia
Definition
A condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low
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Agility
Definition
The ability to control the body's movements and to change its position quickly
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Balance
Definition
The ability to remain upright while either standing still or moving
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Coordination
Definition
The ability to use two or more body parts well, or to use the senses along with the body parts
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Speed
Definition
The ability to move a distance or complete a body movement in a short period of time
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Reaction Time
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The rate of movement once a person realizes the meed to move
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Power
Definition
The ability to use force with great speed
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