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Term
Explain the difference between an acute injury and a chronic injury
Definition
An acute injury has a sudden onset due to a specific trauma such as twisting the your ankle. A chronic injury is when excessive repeated stress is placed on one area of the body over an extended period of time.
Term
RICE
Definition
Rest Ice Compression and Elevation
Term
supine
Definition
lying face up
Term
Where does this chronic injury occurs most often Chondromalacia Patella
Definition
Knee Cap
Term
Shin splints
Definition
pain occurring in the anterior or lateral lower leg
Term
Anterior compartment syndrome
Definition
very common injury in running it is a condition involving the three muscles in the anterior of the leg
Term
Which are the three muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg
Definition
Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucus longus and extensor digitorium longus
Term
is a term used for generalizing pain and or tenderness in the metatarsals, the heads of the long bone in the foot
Definition
Metatarsalgia
Term
List the part of the body in which plantar fasciitis occurs
Definition
bottom surface of the arch of the foot, pain commonly generates near the heel and progresses towards the ball of the foot.
Term
Tendinitis
Definition
is inflammation of the connectivity tissues that joins a muscle to a bone
Term
A Sprain
Definition
is a tearing or overstretching of a ligament.
Term
Liagament
Definition
is a connective tissue that connects bone to bone and reinforces joints from dislocating
Term
Strain
Definition
is a over stretching or tearing of a muscle tendon
Term
Where does this chronic injury occurs most often: Achilles Tendonitis
Definition
In the calf muscles
Term
What is the difference between a muscle sprain and a muscle strain
Definition

A sprain is a tearing or over stretching of a ligament

 

A muscle strain is a over stretching or a tearing of a muscle tendon

Term
what is the First aid action for a Musculoskeletal injury
Definition
Rest Ice Compression and Elevation (RICE)
Term
CAD
Definition
Coronary Artery Disease
Term
Advance stages of heat exhaustion may lead to
Definition
Coma
Term
in order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an individual should
Definition
monitor hydration levels
Term
to ensure proper hydration during exercise how many ounces of fluid should you consume shortly before exercise
Definition
8 - 12 onces
Term
Name an activity that utilizes the aerobic energy system
Definition
Indoor cycling
Term
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform how many minutes and days per week of moderate intensity physical activities
Definition
30 minutes 5 days per week
Term
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximal heart rate is
Definition
to subtract his / her age from 220
Term
Name two atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseas risk factors that will improve by regular participation of physical activity
Definition
Blood pressure and total serum cholesterol
Term
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs and body is called
Definition
The circulatory system
Term
A basic function of of the bone that make up the skeletal system is to
Definition
Provide a site for the production of red blood cells
Term
what method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training
Definition
intermittent training
Term
The primary muscles performing work are called ______________ and may be identified by a specific ____________
Definition
Agonist , joint action
Term
Movement of the hip include ___________ and _________joint action
Definition
abduction , adduction
Term
Advance stages of heat exhaustion can lead to
Definition
Coma
Term
List 4 steps in recognizing an emergency
Definition
Survey, assessment, prioritization,implementation (SAPI)
Term
Indoor cycling utilizes which energy system
Definition
aerobic energy system
Term
What is the Cardiovascular system
Definition
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body
Term
The ____________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training
Definition
intermittent
Term
The primary muscles performing work are called _______, and may be identified by a specific ___________
Definition
agonist, joint action
Term
List 8 health benefits associated with regular participation in physical activities
Definition
Lower risk of early death, stroke,Breast cancer, high blood pressure,colon cancer,prevention of Weight gain, muscular fitness, improved cardio respiratory
Term
How can interval training improve aerobic performance
Definition
it increases aerobic endurance and anaerobic power It maximizes aerobic power especially for athletes training to compete
Term
Define energy and its food source
Definition

Energy is the ability to work

Food source is plants and animals

Term
Define ATP
Definition

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

Intracellular carrier of chemical energy produced by the body for muscular work

Term
List the 3 physiological adaptions that occur to improve exercise performance and state how or why improvement occurs
Definition

1. Increased maximal blood flow - The hart pumps more blood with each beat and increases stroke volume

 

2. Increased oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal this allows athletes to posses high pulmonary ventilation during maximal aerobic exercise

 

3.Increased maximal oxygen uptake and aerobic power

 

4.Increased blood flow and increased capacity and power of the aerobic system

Term

Anaerobic path way ATP - CP / Phosphagen system:

Fuel source,Intensity, Duration

Definition

Chemical Source - Creatine Phosphate

 

High intensity exercise - very high 15 - 20 seconds - very short

Term

Lactic acid system/ Anaerobic system:

Fuel source, intensity, duration

Definition
Glucose from usable carbohydrates in the body lasting no longer than a few minutes (less than 2 min)
Term
List 3 examples that utilizes the anaerobic - lactic acid system
Definition
Sprinting, jumping, kicking
Term
Name the energy pathways
Definition
Anaerobic pathway, Lactic Acid system
Term
Name the Aerobic pathway
Definition
Aerobic system
Term
name the Aerobic systems: Fuel Source, Intensity, Duration
Definition

Carbohydrates, fats , proteins

Low to moderate 40 to 60 minutes low intensity long duration

Term
List 3 activities that utilizes the Aerobic system
Definition
Sitting, Sleeping , resting, walking
Term
Aerobic
Definition
Literally with oxygen or in the presence of oxygen
Term
Anaerobic
Definition
Requiring no oxygen usually short spurt high energy activities
Term
Steady State
Definition
after the first 3 - 4 minutes of exercise oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the oxygen demand of the tissues
Term
List the 4 steps in recognizing an emergency
Definition
(SAPI) Survey, Assessment, Prioritization, Implementation
Term
FITT Principle: training variables
Definition

Frequency: number of exercise sessions per week

 

Intensity: difficulty of an exercise or exercise session

 

Time:duration or length of each exercise session

 

Type: the mode of activity performed

Term
Describe the principal of overload
Definition

To achieve desired training improvements or effects the relevant body system must be overloaded beyond its normal level of capacity.

 

Fitness programs that lack overload or variation will serve to maintain and not improve one's existing level of fitness.

Term
Instructors should evaluate an exercise from which two view points
Definition

Effectiveness (benefits)

and

potential risk (injury quotient)

Term
AFAA 5 questions
Definition

1.What is the purpose of this exercise

 

2.Are you doing that effectively

 

3.Does the exercise create any safety concerns

 

4.Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the exercise

 

5.For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate

Term
According to Afaa , a group exercise instructor should teach at what level
Definition

At a intermediate level

 

explain and/ or demonstrate modifications

 

to achieve more or less intensity variations

 

Term
List the definition, purpose,and duration of a FINAL CLASS SEGMENT
Definition

Definition: the final class segment is the closure of a workout in which stretching and or relaxation and stress reducing techniques can be included.

 

Purpose: is to decrease heart rate and blood pressure, relax the muscles and physiological stress.

 

Duration:depending on the instructors class design typically it is 5 - 10 min

Term
List and describe 3 common relaxation methods
Definition

Physical focus: method focuses on the bodily system and sensations in attempt to increase relaxation Mentally

 

Abstract focus: uses imagination to create a sense of relaxation.

 

Combination focus: combines booth Physical focus and Mental focus to  achieve a greater relaxation response.

Term
list special considerations for a final class segment.
Definition

Heart rate monitoring

 

Saunas and hot tubs Method selection

Term
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program:
Definition
Frequency
Term
The Karvonen formula incorporates the ------------ in determining the training heart rate range (THRR)
Definition
resting heart rate
Term
A warm - up is the _________ period for a specific workout
Definition
preparation
Term
Movements of the hip include _____ and ____joints action
Definition
abduction and adduction
Term
The definition of _________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the oxygen demand of the body
Definition
steady state
Term
A skill - related component of physical fitness is:
Definition
Coordination
Term
In order to safely perform full range of motion during cardio hi/low-impact class, beats per minute (bpm) should range between --- and ---
Definition
130 and 155 bpm
Term
In a push - up, the ____ muscles extend the elbow and the ______ adducts the humerus to lift the body up against gravity
Definition

Triceps

 

and

 

Pectoralis major

Term
Which type of muscle contractions (also referred to as muscle action) does not require the muscle to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance
Definition
Isometric
Term
A multi - joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstrings
Definition
Lunge
Term
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone
Definition
ligament
Term
The function of ______ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the muscle
Definition
propriocepters
Term
To enhance flexibility during the end of class cool down segment , the AFAA recommends performing______ stretches for _______ seconds
Definition
Static , 15-60
Term
Besides heart rate monitoring, another method of measuring exercise intensity is
Definition
Perceived exertion
Term
In order to teach a quality group exercise class and instructor should be able to
Definition
apply the AFAA 5 questions
Term
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is
Definition
cultural values
Term

 

To maintain proper alignment , particular attention should be given to ___ in the standing position

Definition
holding a neutral pelvic alignment
Term
Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of
Definition
Weak abdominals
Term
Kyphosis or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine may be the result of
Definition
Osteoporosis
Term
a movement that performs shoulder horizontal abduction is
Definition
High Row
Term
advance stages of heat exhaustion may lead to
Definition
Coma
Term
In order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an individual should
Definition
monitor hydration levels
Term
A motivational technique called ___ is used to sustain a type b participant for life long exercise adherence
Definition
Acknowledgement
Term
One purpose of the final cool - down phase of an aerobic exercise session is to
Definition
prevent blood pooling
Term
Which condition is referred to as an overuse injury
Definition
Tendinitis
Term
The 1996 US surgeon general's report on Physical Activity and Health was a call to
Definition
encourage more Americans to become active
Term
The AFAA recommends checking the pulse at the _____artery
Definition
Radial artery
Term
One way to increase exercise intensity is to
Definition
add traveling
Term
The AFAA recommends that a recovery heart rate be taken _____ of aerobic work
Definition
3 - 5 minutes upon conclusion
Term
a food, such as ______ represents a complete source of protein
Definition
poultry
Term
If an individual's training workload for muscular strength and / or endurance is discontinued, a reduction in muscular fitness may occur after _______ months
Definition
3 months
Term
According to the AFAA FITT at a glance , participants should aim for a cardio respiratory exercise intensity that burns a minimum of ______ kilo calories per week
Definition
1000
Term
Improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness can be attained with a minimum intensity of _____% of heart rate reserve (HRR)
Definition
40%
Term
Flexibility can be achieved by stretching to the end range of motion or:
Definition
point of tightness
Term
When performing a squat, during the concentric contraction _____ occurs
Definition
hip extension
Term
Training in water encourages freedom of movement without the fear of falling due to
Definition
Bouyancy
Term
Because speed is used to increase resistance , water is also an effective modality for _________ training
Definition
Power
Term
In Mat Science, the principle of ___________ refers to exercise selection
Definition
Progression
Term
When introducing varying road situations in an indoor cycling class, be sure that there are _______ transition movements and changing terrain
Definition
smooth
Term
For individuals to receive an efficient and challenging form of conditioning that works well for developing muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, stability, balance and coordination they should participate in ___________ training
Definition
Circuit
Term
The explosive aspect of strength defines muscle?
Definition
Power
Term
What form of exercise is designed to achieve maximum muscular involvement?
Definition
variable resistance
Term
A push up works the pectoral muscles, anterior deltoids and the ________
Definition
triceps
Term
Early recognition of a medical emergency can be summarized into the SAPI approach the S stands for
Definition
Survey
Term
Response to an acute injury includes
Definition
elevation
Term
The AFAA 5 questions:
Definition
Evaluate the risk of exercise
Term
The purpose of torso stabilization training is to:
Definition
enhance ability to maintain proper spinal alignment
Term
an example of a basic exercise position is
Definition
prone
Term
when considering correct alignment while moving, instructors should make sure participants
Definition
control the range of motion with movement
Term
an appropriate alignment cue for hands and knees position
Definition
Hands directly under the shoulders
Term
The AFAA recommends that _______ be incorporated within the warm -up portion of the class
Definition
movement rehearsal
Term
A danger sign of exercise is
Definition
breathlessness
Term
Correct standing alignment includes the pelvis in a / an_________
Definition
Neutral position
Term
Time bouts of increased intensity work followed by lower intensity recovery is known as _______ training
Definition
interval
Term
A method for improving the muscular strength and endurance would be ______ training
Definition
multi joint
Term
Instructors should make sure that participants keep hands relaxed when gripping weights in order
Definition
avoid performing the Valsalva maneuver
Term
When working with participants diagnosed with asthma, instructors should allow for _______ and ______
Definition
an extended warm up and cool down
Term
To assist in the management of arthritis, participants should  be encouraged to ______ daily
Definition
Stretch
Term
a probable cause of common injuries associated with group exercise classes may be :
Definition
body mechanics
Term
Music is commonly written in a standard ___ beat
Definition
4/4 beat
Term
If a participant complains about pain that has been persistent over the past few weeks, an instructor should
Definition
recommend a physician's evaluation
Term
In traditional dance choreography, movements should include ____ as of one of its basic elements
Definition
motivation
Term
Based on research ____________ components have resulted in improved performance in daily activities for older adults.
Definition
Skill related
Term
To ensure proper hydration during an exercise session, participants should monitor hydration levels and consume _____ ounces of fluid shortly before exercises
Definition
8 - 12 ounces
Term
When working the deltoids, which joint action is performed at he shoulder
Definition
Flexion
Term
when flexing the hips in a standing position, the back should
Definition
maintain neutral alignment
Term
Traditionally known as oxygen dept, refers to oxygen uptake remaining elevated above resting levels for several minutes during exercise recovery is called:
Definition
EPOC ( Excess post Oxygen Consumption)
Term
a period in which the level of oxygen consumption is below what is necessary to supply appropriate ATP production required of any exercise is called___
Definition
Oxygen deficit
Term
The point at which the body can no longer meet its demands for oxygen and anaerobic metabolism is accelerated is called _______
Definition
Anaerobic Threshold
Term
The ability of the body to remove oxygen from the air and transfer it through the lungs and blood to the working muscles: related to cardio respiratory endurance: --------
Definition
Aerobic capacity
Term
The by product of anaerobic metabolism of glucose or glycogen in muscle is called _____
Definition
Lactic acid
Term
The volume of blood ejected by each ventricle of the heart during a single systole is called ______
Definition
Stroke volume
Term
The volume of blood pumped by each ventricle in one minute is called ______
Definition
Cardiac Output
Term
The pumping action of the muscle in the extremities and respiratory system along with venoconstriction to move oxygen poor blood back to the heart is called ___
Definition
venous return
Term
The pressure of the blood in the arteries is called
Definition
Blood pressure
Term
a condition caused by ceasing vigorousley exercise too abruptly so that blood remains in the extremities and may not be delivered quickly enough to the hart and brain is called _____
Definition
Blood pooling
Term
The greatest volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the deepest inspiration is called_____
Definition
Vital capacity
Term
a dangerous condition that occur if an individual hold his her breath, causing the glottis to close the stomach muscles to contract, forming an on equal pressure in the chest cavity, reduced blood flow to the hart and insufficient oxygen supply to the brain is called ___
Definition
Valsalva maneuver
Term
_________ are the point at which two or ore bones meet articulate and where movement occurs
Definition
Joint
Term
Bands of sheet like fibrous tissues that connect bone to bone and reinforce joints from dislocation they are nonelastic and have limited range of motion
Definition
Ligaments
Term
Band of dense fibrous tissue forming the termination of a muscle and attaching muscle to bone with a minimum of elasticity is called___
Definition
A tendon
Term
White semi opaque fibrous connective tissue cushions and prevents wear on articular surfaces is called ______
Definition
Cartilage
Term
Anatomical term for Anterior
Definition
To the front
Term
Anatomical term for Posterior
Definition
to the back
Term
Anatomical term for Supine
Definition
lying face up
Term
Anatomical term for Medial
Definition
Toward the midline of the body
Term
Anatomical term for Lateral
Definition
side to side away from the midline
Term
Anatomical term for prone
Definition
lying face down
Term
Anatomical term for suprior
Definition
above or the upper half of the body
Term
Anatomical term for Inferior
Definition
below or the lower half of the body
Term
Anatomical term for unilateral
Definition
affects only one side of the body
Term
Anatomical term for bilateral
Definition
affects booth side of the body equally
Term
Plane that devides the body into upper and lower halves is a _______
Definition
horizontal plane ( transverse)
Term
Plane that divides the body into right and left is __________
Definition
sigittal plane
Term
a plane vertical to the median line that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts is ______
Definition
frontal plane
Term
Bending of a joint between two bones that decreases the angle between the two bones
Definition
Flexion
Term
A motion of increasing the angle between two bones straightening of a muscle previously bent in flexion
Definition
extension
Term
Movement away from the midline
Definition
abduction
Term
movement toward the midline
Definition
adduction
Term
movement around the axis
Definition
Rotation
Term
movement in which the extremity describes a 360 degree circle
Definition
circumduction
Term
A muscle that is a prime mover, directly responsible for a particular action
Definition
agonist
Term
A muscle that acts in opposition to the action produced by a prime mover
Definition
antagonist
Term
a muscle directly responsible for a particular agonist action
Definition
primary movers
Term
A muscle that helps perform the same task
Definition
assistors
Term
muscle that helps prevent undesired or unnecessary motion
Definition
Stabilizers
Term
A muscle contraction in which the tension increases but muscle length remains the same_____
Definition
isometric contraction
Term
Force is applied to an immovable resistance __________ exercise
Definition
Isometric
Term
Muscle shortens as positive work is done against gravity is called _______
Definition
Concentric Contraction
Term
Muscle Lengthens while contracting,developing tension as when the muscle oppose the force of gravity is called_________
Definition
Eccentric contraction
Term
A muscle contraction in which the tension remains constant as the muscle shortens or lengthens is called ______
Definition
Isotonic contraction
Term
Fast twitch muscle fibers are ___
Definition
able to generate quick, high -intensity contractions
Term
Name three postural deviations of the back
Definition
Cervical , Thoracic, Lumbar
Term
List six classes of nutrients
Definition
Water Fat Carbohydrates Vitamins Protein Minerals
Term
What are vitamins?
Definition
Vitamins are non - caloric, organic compounds needed in small quantities to assist in such functions as growth maintenance and repair.
Term
which body part does this chronic injury occurs most often Plantar Fascist
Definition
Bottom surface of the arch of the foot
Term
Which body part does this chronic injury occurs most often chondromalacia
Definition
Knee Cap (Patella)
Term
which body part does this chronic injury occurs most often Achilles tendonitis
Definition
Calf muscles
Term
Specificity of training principal (SAID) stands for
Definition
Specific Adaption To Imposed Demand
Term
Describe SAID
Definition
Specific adaptions to imposed demand - training must be relative to the activity for physiological change to take place.
Term
Describe reversibility principal
Definition
If one's training workload is decreased, training in performances will occur
Term
Growths that develop on the vocal cords due to overuse injury, resulting in severe chronic hoarseness.
Definition
Vocal Nodules
Term
Describe Principal of over training
Definition
The body needs to recover and musculoskeletal system needs time to rebuild from the stress of vigorous exercise.
Term
List the health related components of physical fitness
Definition

Cardio respiratory fitness

Muscular Strength and endurance Flexibility Body Composition

Term
List the skill related components of physical fitness
Definition

Agility

 

Balance

 

Coordination

 

Power

 

Reaction

 

Time

 

Speed

Term
Which other organization's training recommendations does AFAA support
Definition
The ACSM American College of Sports Medecine
Term
define Par - Q
Definition
a written procedure used by fitness facilities regarding participating screening