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Physical Education Terms
especially for Frost MS seventh grade
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Health Care
7th Grade
09/24/2008

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Ten Benefits to Regular exercise
Definition
reduce the risk of heart disease
improves cholesterol level
prevents high blood pressure
boosts energy level
reduces stress and tension
improves sleep
promotes positive self image
provides a positive way to share an activity with family and friends
increases muscle strength reducing fatigue
Establishes healthy habits for lifelong fitness
Term
Daily Routines:
Definition
Warm Up, Primary Activity, and Cooling Down
Term
Warm-Up 1
Definition
Brief 5-15 min exercise before daily workout consists of aerobic, stretches, and strength/endurance
Term
Warm-Up:Aerobic
Definition
low intensity, breathe through nose
raises heart rate
increases blood and oxygen flow to muscles
elevates muscle temperature
Term
Warm-Up:Stretches
Definition
stretch to point of mild tension, then relax and hold 15 sec
increases range of motion
prevents muscle strain and tears
Term
Warm-Up:Strength/Endurance
Definition
Curl-Ups/Push-Ups
helps build muscles ability to put force
helps body work longer
Term
Primary Activity
Definition
30 min block of time for a specific unit
Term
Cooling Down
Definition
5 to 15 min low intensity exercise and stretching after primary activity
allows heart rate to recover gently
stretches muscles, avoiding soreness/tightness
Term
cardiovascular system
Definition
consists of healthy heart blood vessels and lungs
Term
cholesterol
Definition
a fatty substance made by liver that clogs blood vessels and causes heart disease
Term
muscular strength
Definition
enables the muscles to put forth force
Term
muscular endurance
Definition
helps body to work/exercise longer w/o being fatigued
Term
flexibility
Definition
allows a person to move his or her body freely
Term
agility
Definition
allows a person to change positions/directions while maintaining control of body movements
Term
balance
Definition
helps keep the body in a steady position
Term
coordination
Definition
allows the body parts and senses to work together to do movement skills
Term
power
Definition
combines strength and speed
Term
speed
Definition
allows the body to move fast
Term
range of motion
Definition
whenever a body joint moves to its full limit w/o undue stress
Term
reaction time
Definition
the time it takes to reactor respond to what one can hear, see, or feel
Term
abdominals
Definition
a group of muscles that form the supporting wall of stomach/mid-region of the body
Term
biceps
Definition
muscle located upper front {anterior} of the arm
Term
deltoid
Definition
muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder
Term
triceps
Definition
muscle located on the upper back {posterior} of the arm
Term
quadriceps
Definition
muscle located upper front {anterior} of leg
Term
hamstrings
Definition
muscle located upper back {posterior side} of leg
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