Chapter 1
hypokinetic diseases
"hypo" denotes "lack of"; therefore, illnesses related to lack of physical activity
CLRD
(chronic lower respiratory disease) third major cause of death
negative affects on lifestyle (lead to diseases)
1) diet 2)lack of activity 3) environment 4) stress
How much of life is controllable? (diseases...)
84%
ecosystem
a community of organisms interacting with each other in an environment
morbidity
a condition related to or caused by illness or disease
physical fitness standards
a fitness level that allows a person to sustain moderate-to-vigorous physical activity without undue fatigue and the ability to closely maintain this level throughout life
metabolic profile
a measurement of plasma insulin, glucose, lipid, and lipoprotein levels to assess risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease
risk factor
a predictor
emotional
a state in which your mind is engaged in lively interaction with the world around you
health
a state of complete well-being -- not just the absence of disease or infirmity
sitting disease
a term coined by the scientific community to refer to the detrimental health effects caused by excessive sitting throughout most days of the week
exercise
a type of physical activity that requires planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement with the intent of improving or maintaining one or more components of physical fitness; considered to be the much needed vaccine of our time to prevent chronic diseases
moderate physical activity
activity that uses 150 calories of energy per day, or 1,000 calories per week
pedometer
an electronic device that senses body motion and counts footsteps; some read calories, record distance, and speeds
vigorous activity
any exercise that requires a MET level equal to or greater than to METs (21 mL/kg/min)
benefits of activity
better health, longevity, quality of life, overall well-being
physical activity
bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles; requires expenditure of energy and produces progressive health benefits
heart rate
can be obtained by counting your pulse either on the wrist over the radial artery or over the carotid artery in the neck
Health -related fitness
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, muscular flexibility, body composition
sedentary death syndrome (SeDs)
cause of death attributed to a lack of regular physical activity
leading health problems in the US
chronic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer
Skill-related fitness
coordination, balance, agility, speed, power, reaction time
sedentary
description of a person who is relatively inactive and whose lifestyle is characterized by a lot of sitting
skill-related fitness
fitness components important for success in skillful activities and athletic events encompasses agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed
health-related fitness
fitness programs that are prescribed to improve the individual's overall health
accidents
fourth leading cause of death (many in which are preventable)
physical
good physical fitness and confidence in your personal ability to take care of health problems
chronic diseases
illnesses that develop as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle and lasts a long time
types of diseases
infectious (germs- infected), chronic (develops over time- i.e. cancer or cardiovascular disease)
sphygmomanometer
inflatable bladder contained within a cuff and a mercury gravity manometer (or aneroid manometer) from which blood pressure is read
life expectancy
number of years a person is expected to live based on the person's birth year
US
overwhelming medical expenses
systolic blood pressure (SBP)
pressure exerted by blood against walls of arteries during forceful contraction (systole) of the heart
diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries during the relaxation phase (diastole) of the heart
primordial prevention
prevention of the development of risk factors for disease
prayer
sincere and humble communication with a higher power
bradycardia
slower heart rate than normal
cardiorespiratory
the ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity
physical fitness
the ability to meet the ordinary as well unusual demands of daily life safely and effectively without being overly fatigued and still have energy left for leisure and recreational activities
occupational
the ability to perform your job skillfully and effectively under conditions that provide personal and team satisfaction and adequately rewards each individual
social
the ability to relate well to others, both within and outside the family unit
environmental
the capability to live in a clean and safe environment that is not detrimental to health
wellness
the constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest potential for well being; it encompasses seven dimensions: physical, emotional, mental, occupational, social, environmental, and spiritual
health fitness standards
the lowest fitness requirements for maintaining good health, decreasing the risk for chronic diseases, and lowering the incidence of muscular-skeletal injuries
health promotion
the science and art of enabling people to increase control over their lifestyle to move toward a state of wellness
spiritual
the sense that life is meaningful, that life has purpose, and that some power brings all humanity together the ethics, values, and morals that guide you and give meaning and direction to life
genetics
uncontrolled
prolonged sitting
unnatural to the body and research shows that too much sitting is hazardous to human health
altruism
unselfish concern for the welfare of others
