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Fitness
10th Grade
12/15/2012

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Term
physical fitness
Definition
the ability of the body systems to work together effieciently
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cardiovascular system
Definition
heart, blood, and blood vessels
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strength
Definition
the amount of force a muscle can produce
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muscular endurance
Definition
the use of multiple muscles without tiring
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flexibility
Definition
joints being used with the ability of a wide Range Of Motion (ROM)
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body fatness
Definition
fat percentage compared to other bodily tissues; bone and tissue
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Skill related fitness is affected by?
Definition
Practice, genetics, and specificity
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Physical skills can BEST be improved how?
Definition
by practing
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hypokinetic condition
Definition
illness caused by lack of regular physical activity
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agility
Definition
ability to switch position quickly and control movements
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balance
Definition
maintaining good upright posture
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coordination
Definition
uses senses together with other body parts
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power
Definition
ability to use strength quickly
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reaction time
Definition
amount of time it takes to realize you need to move
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speed
Definition
movement or covering a distance in a short time
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cartilage
Definition
surrounds ends of bones, cushions to prevent rubbing of bones
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benefits of regular exercise?
Definition
looks good, feels good, more energy
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side stitch
Definition
sharp pain on side of abdomen; muscle cramp
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hypothermia(HYPO)
Definition
body gets too cold
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hyperthermia(HYPER)
Definition
body gets too hot
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what is RICE?
Definition
*rest
*ice
*compression
*elevation
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Shin splints are common for what?
Definition
long distance runners
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Why is it important to exercise and maintain it?
Definition
reduces risk for health issues
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Effective goals are?
Definition
specific and realistic
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Principle of Overload - FIT
Definition
*frequency
*intensity
*time/duration
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Anerobic
Definition
exercise without oxygen; allows exercise for 10-15 seconds
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Aerobic
Definition
exercise with oxygen
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HDL(high density lipoprotein)
Definition
good cholesterol, carries LDL's out of blood; prevents atherosclerosis
Term
LDL (low density lipoprotein)
Definition
bad cholesterol, contributes to atherscerosis
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stroke
Definition
form of cardiovascular disease; affects thought, movement, and speech
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Target Fitness Zone (TFZ)
Definition
correct range of activity to get heart above 120 BPM
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arteries
Definition
carries blood from heart to body
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veins
Definition
carriees blood filled with waste from muscles back to heart
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athersclerosis
Definition
clogging of the arteries
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cardiovascular fitness
Definition
exercising for long periods of time (20 min <)without stopping
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static stretching
Definition
increases flexibility, most common form of stretching
Term
ballistic stretching
Definition
quick, but gentle bouncing motion, not for long periods of time
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ligaments
Definition
strong tissue the connects to bones
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tendons
Definition
strong tissue that connets muscle to bone
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clothes for exercising in cold weather...?
Definition
light jacket, hat, lightweight layers
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clothes for exercising in hot weather...?
Definition
light colors, dri-fit, loose
Term
cancer
Definition
uncontrollable growth of cells
Term
Drinking water will help you prevent heat illnesses like?
Definition
heat cramps, hyperthermia, and heat exhaustion
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heat exhaustion
Definition
cold, clammy skin, profuse sweating, muscle cramps, possible fainting or vomiting
Term
hypertension is a risk factor for?
Definition
high blood pressure (HBP)
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lordosis
Definition
too much arch in back
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osteoporosis
Definition
when bones deteriorate and become weak
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principle of progression
Definition
changing rate of FIT, gradually
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principle of specificity
Definition
specific type of exercise you do determines the benefit you receive
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lipoproteins
Definition
carries cholesterol through the bloodstream
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Lungs..... carbon dioxide?
Definition
Lungs take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
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Fit persons heart pumps...?
Definition
Fit person's heart pumps 9.5 million times less than the average person anually
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rrespiratory system
Definition
air passages and lungs
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resting heart rate and exercise
Definition
the more you exercise, the lower your resting heart rate will be
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