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Jogging
Jogging Dr. Robichaud test #2
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Fitness
Undergraduate 1
02/13/2013

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Head Tilt
Definition

- Let your gaze guide you and scan the horizen.

- This will better your posture

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Shoulders
Definition

- Play role in keeping body relaxed

- Should remain low and loose

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Arms
Definition

- Hands control tension in upper body and works with your leg stride to keep you pushing forward

- Keep hands unclenched with fingers touching palms (holding a chip)

 

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Torso
Definition

- Head and shoulders effect the positioning of your torso

- Good running is springy and quiet

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What percent of Americans are obese?
Definition
65%
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What percent should the intensity be to improve cardiorespiratory endurance?
Definition
55-90%
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The drop out rate during an exercise program, during the first six months is..
Definition
50%
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Most influential behavior on kids to get physically active?
Definition
Parents
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What decreases ones perception of effort in running?
Definition
Listening to Music
Term
Cartoid Pulse
Definition
Palpiltated on either side of the neck
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Principle of Specifity
Definition
Body adapts according to physical stress placed upon it
Term
As walking speed increases
Definition
energy expiditure increases
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How many steps does it take to jog a mile?
Definition
1500-1700
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What percent of Americans do not participate in any physical excersise?
Definition
40%
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Most common running injuries occur where?
Definition
knees and feet
Term
what is RICE principle of healing?
Definition
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
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What type of injuries occur on the back of the thighs?
Definition
Hamstring
Term

suspect heatstroke

Definition
cool the person down by moving to a cooler location, fanning them, and giving them a cool non-alcoholic drink
Term
Sir Roger Banister
Definition
Failed to gain medal in the 1952 Olymics but managed to run the first sub- 4min mile
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Steve Prefontaine
Definition
Placed 4th in Olympic 5,000 meter, and was also the first to win 4 NCAA championships in the same race
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Jim Ryun
Definition
First high school runner to break 4 min in the mile
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Wilma Rudolph
Definition
From Clarksville, TN became first American woman to win three gold medals in the olympics. She won the 100, and 200 meter and ran anchor in the 400 meter
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Frank Shorter
Definition
Launched the "running boom"
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