Unit 1 Chapter Test Personal Fitness

Cardiovascular fitness is one part of ______

Health related fitness

why is inactivity a primary risk factor for many different diseases

If you are inactive, you will have a low level of aerobic fitness meaning your cardiovascular system will not be as strong as it could be. You may develop heart disease as a result. You will also have low levels of mus- cular strength, and your bones will not be as strong; these factors can lead to osteoporosis and a poor quality of life.

explain how to follow the rice formula when treating an injury

R- rest and heal I- ice it to minimize the swelling C- wrap up the injury to also minimize swelling E- elevate injury keeping it above the heart to slow down swelling

what is the difference between power and strength

Strength : the amount of force that a muscle produces Power: being able to quickly use strength

The _____ is a series of steps to help you achieve lifetime fitness

The Stairway to Lifetime Fitness

Define Flexibility

The ability to use joints through a wide range of motion

Define Muscular Endurance

The ability to use muscles continuously without tiring

some injuries related to sports and exercise are

sprains blisters strains cuts bruises

define atherosclerosis

substances build up inside artery walls

define lordosis

swayback

explain how the definition of health has changed over time

technology has advanced now they only concentrated on illness now they concentrate on wellness just because your not fit doesnt mean you aren't healthy

define agility

the ability to change body position quickly

define speed

the ability to cover distance quickly

define balance

the ability to keep an upright position

define coordination

the ability to use body parts together

define reaction time

the amount of time to start moving

define diabetes

the body can't regulate blood sugar level

define physical activity

the movement of body using larger muscles

symptoms of frostbite include ______

the skin becomes white or a grayish yellow blisters affected areas feel intensely cold and numb pain that subsides or no pain at all

what are some components to the warm up and cool down and why are they important

warm up - heart and muscle stretch out cool down - heat cool down muscle cool down its important to have a warm up to prepare your body for the actual workout and the cool down is to bring your heart back to a steady rate and slow it down after workout

how do health related physical fitness and skill related physical fitness differ

you don't need skill to be healthy

define tendon

connects muscle to bone

why are self assessments important tools when you plan for lifetime activity

determine current level of fitness learning to make your own assessments learning to rate each fitness part

Explain why a sports star may not possess the same levels of fitness in all areas of physical activity

different sports require different things and they might be stronger in different areas and can be only good at some skills

you are about to begin a exercise with a group of friends. the leader of the group gives you some exercises for you to do. how can you determine whether the exercises are safe

do a self assessment avoid hyperextension exercises don't joint twisting, compression and friction dont do improper strength and stretching exercising add warm up and cool down don't back hyper extension

what are the precautions you should take when getting ready to exercise in hot humid weather

drink water wear clothing that will keep you cool (porous clothing) exercise in the morning or night

Physical activity done for the purpose of getting fit is called

exercise

define obesity

having a high percentage of body fat

A friend of yours tells you that she doesn't need to develop a plan for lifetime physical activity because she gets plenty activity in school. She is on the basketball team and the track team. She also has gym 5 times a week What would you tell her?explain your answer

having a plan now will benefit and help you later and she is only getting exercise now who knows if she is going to continue these sports later in life

define ligament

holds bones together at a joint

Body fatness is a ________

hypokinetic condition

numbness, shivering, low body temperature, and confusion are symptoms of ______

hypothermia

What is physical fitness

is the ability of your body system to work together efficiently

Why is fitness important for everyone

it is healthy for your body and it will prevent some diseases and disabilities

A hypokinetic conditon is a health problem caused by _______

lack of experience

invisible damage to the body resulting from repeating a movement often is a ______

microtrauma

define side stitch

pain in the lower abdomen

define kyphosis

protruding abdomen

define ptosis

rounded shoulders

define joint

a place where bones connect

define wellness

a positive component of health

what are the guidelines for exercising in wet,cold, or icy weather

avoid cold and wind dress in layers

The rules of biology and physics that can be used to prevent injury to your joints are called ______

biochemical principles

define hypertenstion

blood pressure is consistently higher than normal

define hypothermia

body temperature becomes extremely low

define osteoporosis

bones deteriorate and become weak