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KIN 360-Letures 1and 2
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
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Undergraduate 2
06/30/2012

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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Definition

Scientific study of the functional responces and adaptations of organisms to a cute and choronic exercises and their implications with health, disease, emvironment, and human performance.

Term
EXERSICE SCIENCE
Definition
Scientific study of the natural phenomenon associated with health, physical activity exersice and sport.
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SPORT MEDICINE
Definition

Two priciples are: 

1. A branch of medicine that deals with the prevention , treatment and rehabilitation of the sport injuries(in some European countries)

2. In the US., it is understood as an unbrella term which encompasses every discipline related to exercise and sport.

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THE BODY AS A MACHINE
Definition

Machine ia a device that transmit or transforms (converts) energy.

Transformation of energy in man-mademachines and biological machines.

The rate of energy transformation-power output-performance. 

Respond to stress by adapting and improving their fuction. The absence of stress reduces the functional capacity of the body.

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REGULAR MACHINE
Definition

While becoming old and worn out will decrease their functional capacity. Limited  by the rate of energy transformation. The absences of stress the functional capacity machines remains the same.

 

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PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS
Definition
Stimuli  is called stress. Ex. cold, hot, being sick, and exercise.
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ADAPATION 
Definition
Chronic (long term) changes in the organism responce of organisms to abnormally large stress resulting  to reduce functional campacity injury , disesese and death(overtraining)
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HOMEOSTASIS
Definition
Is a state of dynamic or relative constancy.
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NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Definition
A system in which the final responce is oppsite to the intiation stimulus.
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POSTIVE FEEDBACK MECHISM (VICIOUS CYCLE)
Definition

A system in which the final responce is the same as the intiating stimulus. 

Ex. Blood pressure, blood clotting and child birth.

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BIOENERGETICS 
Definition
Transformation of energy in a biological system.
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ENERGY
Definition
The capacity to do work
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