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PEFWL Midterm
Fitness/Nutrition/Health Terminology
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Undergraduate 2
10/02/2008

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Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change
Definition
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenence
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Precontemplation
Definition
People are not even considering a change in their behavior (I don't have a problem)
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Contemplation
Definition
Have a sense of awareness about their problem but are ambivalent about changing (Is change worth it?)
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Preparation
Definition
Individual is on the verge of making a specific change (Count me in)
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Action
Definition
The individual overtly takes definitive action, requiring a considerable commitment of time and energy. (I'm doing it)
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Maintenance
Definition
A person is sustaining his/her new behavior usually for 6 months to 5 years (It's hard to imagine how it used to be)
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Behavior-Change plan
Definition
Identify goal (S.M.A.R.T.), list pros and cons, process
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SMART
Definition
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reward, Time-defined
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Contributing Factors Relapse
Definition
Stress, Social Situations, Cravings
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Health-Related Fitness Components
Definition
Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition
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Warm-up purpose
Definition
internal temp of muscles enhancing elasticity, heart rate/respiration increase leads to greater blood flow
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Conditioning bout purpose
Definition
build cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility
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Cool-down purpose
Definition
ease your body back to its resting state
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Cardiorespiratory tests
Definition
Lab-exercise tolerance test (bike or treadmill) Field- 1.5 mile/walk, 3 mile bicycle, etc.
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Hypokinetic disease
Definition
related to inactive lifestyle: obesity, coronary heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
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Physical fitness
Definition
ability of the body to function at optimal efficiency
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Purpose of Fitness assessment
Definition
Helps understand strengths and weaknesses decide whether your current levels of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility and body fat are conducive to optimal wellness.
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FITT
Definition
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
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Calculate Target Heart Rate
Definition
Find rest heart rate (bpm), max heart rate (220-age), intensity= (60 and 80%). Target (HRmax - HRrest) x intensity + HRrest
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Exercise during Pregnancy
Definition
Regular exercise, no vigorous exercise in hot weather, no ballistic movement, no exercise lying on back after first trimester, watch caloric intake make up for exercise, Core temp not above 101 degrees
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Exercise in Cold
Definition
layer clothing, avoid overheating, avoid overexposure, protect exposed parts, work with the wind, exercise with caution, stay motivated, be safe
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Exercise in Heat
Definition
Respect heat, monitor weather conditions, drink fluids, weigh yourself before and after (dehydration), loose clothing, light colors, decrease exercise intensity/duration, no vinyl/rubber suits
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Hypothermia
Definition
life-threatening condition in which body temp drops to a dangerously low level.
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Hyperthermia
Definition
life-threatening condition in which the body's temp rises to a dangerous level
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Injuries occur
Definition
Overuse, footwear, weakness and inflexibility, mechanics
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Weakness and Inflexibility
Definition
Muscles too tight then joint movement is restricted, muscle and tendon injuries, unused muscles are weak because only shorten and tighten used muscles
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Treatment for common injuries
Definition
Protect Rest Ice Compress Elevate (PRICE)
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Seek Medical Help
Definition
Extreme pain and not decreased in day or two and unable to bear weight, join pain last more than 2 days, significant tenderness to touch, loss of strength or range in motion, limb gives way, pop or snap, misshapen, unusual lumps, numbness or tingling
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Rehabilitation
Definition
Move injured part within a pain-free range, 80% pain-free begin building strength, gradually work your way back in
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Prevent lower back pain
Definition
Maintain strong abdominal muscles and back flexibility, Sleep position (fetal
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CVD Primary risk factors
Definition
Inactivity, High blood pressure, high blood lipid level, cigarette smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2)
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CVD Secondary risk factors
Definition
Controllable: Stress, emotional behavior
Uncontrollable: Age, male gender, race, positive family history
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Atherosclerosis
Definition
progressive condition in which deposits of cholesterol and other lipids, along with cellular waste products, accumulate on the inner walls of coronary arteries or arteries in other places in the body
Term
Arteriosclerosis
Definition
thickening and hardening of arteries
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High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) role
Definition
protective to the arteries and carries cholesterol back to the liver where it is broken down for removal from the body or sent out again as needed.
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Low-Density lipoprotein (LDL) role
Definition
damaging to the arteries and carries cholesterol away from the liver out to the body
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Prehypertension
Definition
blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89
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Hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure, 140/90 or more, silent killer (no symptoms)
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Normal Blood pressure
Definition
Systolic- less than 120; Diastolic- less than 80
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Total Cholesterol/ HDL ratio
Definition
Good ratio is 4:1, lower ration the lower risk of CVD, 160 total cholesterol to 40 HDL cholesterol
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WHO
Definition
World Health Organization
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Healthy Life Expectancy
Definition
number of years a person is expected to live in good health.
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Healthy People 2010
Definition
promoting health and preventing illness, disability and premature death
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Self-efficacy
Definition
the amount of confidence an individual has in his or her own ability to carry out a desired behavior
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Purpose behavior-change plan
Definition
initiate a lifestyle change by thinking through the process in its entirety
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Process of change
Definition
Consciousness-raising, social liberation, emotional arousal, self-reevaluation, self-liberation, reward, countering, environment control, helping relationships
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Skill-related fitness components
Definition
speed, power, agility, balance, reaction time, coordination
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Principles of Fitness Development
Definition
Progressive Overload, Specificity, reversibility, individual differences, cross training
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Cardiorespiratory endurance
Definition
maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) the greatest amount of oxygen that can be taken in and used by the body during high-intensity exercise
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