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AFAA Study Guide - Definition of Terms
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09/04/2016

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Term
Define the Exercise Continuum
Definition

an evalutation tool that helps instructors further decide what exercise or version of the exercise is most appropriate to use in a group exercise class.

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 It rates exercise on a scale of 1-6

 

Left (1 - Lesser Skill) to Right (6 - Most Skilled)

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Define Energy
Definition
The ability to do Work
Term
Define ATP
Definition

Adenosine Triphospate.



 


Is needed by any cells to do cellular work in tge body.

 

Without ATP Cells will die. Carbs, Fats and proteins convert to ATP so that it can be used for exercise.

 

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Define Aerobic
Definition

with oxygen any activity that we can do over and over again for prolonged time

 

Term
Define Anaerobic
Definition

without Oxygen activities usually short in duration and high energy

 

Term
Define Steady State
Definition

Maintaining an intensity zone where heart rate is relatively stable

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Define EPOC
Definition

EXCESS POST-OXYGEN CONSUPTION

Oxygen debt referring to oxygen uptake remaining elevated above resting levels for several minutes during recovery

 

AEROBIC short EPOC

 

ANAEROBIC long EPOC

 

 

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Define Oxygen deficit
Definition
the period in whihc oxygen consumption is below what is needed
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Define anaerobic threshold
Definition
when body can no longer support the demand for oxygen and aneaerobic metabolism is accellerated
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Define aerobic capacity
Definition
the ability of the body to remove oxygen from the air and tranafer it through the lungs and blood to the working muscles; related to cardiorepsiartory endurance.
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Define Lactic Acid
Definition

The byproduct of anaerobi metabolism of glucose or glycogen in mucles

 

(creates a burning sensation in muscles)

Term
Aerobic Specifics
Definition

1. complete break down of glucose

2. can utilize carbs, fats or protiens as fuel

3. long-duration activities

4. Smaller EPOC

5. Submaxial Work (mod intensity)

6. CO2 and H2O are end products

7. Uses ocygen in chemical breakdown

Term
Anaerobic Specifics
Definition

1. partial breakdown of glucose

2. can only use carbs as fuel

3. shour duration activities

4. greater EPOC

5. Maximal output (high energy)

6. Lactic acid is the by product

7. doesn't need O2 in chemical breakdown

Term
Define Stroke Volumn
Definition
The amount of Blood pumped per beat.
Term
Define Cardiac Output
Definition

Amount of blood pumped per minute.

 

 

At rest a person can pump 5 liters per minute. A very fit person can pump 25 to 30 liters per minutes

 

Term
Define Venous Return
Definition
Pumping action of the muscles in extremities and respiratory system along with venoconstriction to move oxygen blood back to the heart
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Define Blood Pooling
Definition
Ceasing vigorous exercise too abruptly so that blood remain in the extremities, and may not be delivered quickly to heart and brain
Term
Define Vital Capacity
Definition
The amount of air that can be moved in one breath. It can be meassured by a Spirometer
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Define the Valsalva Maneuver
Definition

occurs when a person holds the breath, closes the thorat and bears down during exercise.

 

It can cause Blood preassure, heart attacks and even DEATH very important to remind the participants always to

 

BREATH!!!

 

Term
Normal Blood Pressure
Definition
120/80
Term
Risk Blood Pressure
Definition
140/90
Term
Define Concentric
Definition

Shortening of a muscle (the "crunch)

 

Example: Bicep Curl cruches/shortens the bicep muscle

Term
Define Eccentric
Definition

lengthengin of the muscle

 

Example: the Bicep curl return lengthens the bicep

Term
Define Isotonic
Definition

a muscle contraction in which tension is constant as the muscle shortens and lengthens

 

(resistance training)

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Define Isokinetic
Definition

a muscle contraction that tension is developed with shortening at a constant speed over the full ROM

 

(holding a fixed position with force, like pushing against a wall) 

Term
Define Distal
Definition
Away from the body or the "distance" end
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Define Proximal
Definition
Closer to the body
Term
Define Slow Twitch
Definition

Type I

 

prolonged submaximal aerobic activies and are slow to fatigue

 

low intensity

Term
Define Fast Twitch
Definition

Type II

 

generate quick, high intesity contractions but are more easily fatigued

 

high intensity

Term
Define Sprain
Definition
an overstretching of the ligiment
Term
Define Strain
Definition
damage to the muscle or tendon
Term
Define Proprioceptors
Definition
sensor receptors in muscles, joints and tendons that give information concerning movement and positon of the body.
Term
Define the 3 levers
Definition

1st class - the fulcrum or axis is between the applied force (AF) and the resistance. Example: a see saw

 

2nd class - the fulcrum or axis at one end of the lever, with resistance in the middle. Example: Wheelbarrow

 

3rd class - the fulcrum or axis is at the end but the applied force is in the middle an resistance is at the opposite end. Example: hammering a nail in a piece of wood

Term
List the two types of Kinetic Chains
Definition
Open and Closed
Term
Define Open Kinetic Chain
Definition
the terminal joint is free
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Define Closed Kinetic Chain
Definition
terminal joint is fixed
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Define Kinetic Chain
Definition
a series of rigid links interconnected by a serics of pin-centered joints
Term
Define Scoliosis
Definition
abnormal lateral twisting or rotating of the spine
Term
Define Kyphosis
Definition

abnormal rounding of the thorasic portion of the spine usualy accompanied by rounded shoulders

 

AKA Hump back

Term
Define Lordosis
Definition

A sway back increased or excessive lumbar curve

 

often accompained by an increased anterior tilt of the pelvis

Term
Define Stretch Reflex
Definition
muscle contractions that respond to stretching to maintain length
Term
Define Ballistic Movement
Definition

bouncy or explosive movement

 

Example: Fast head or arm circles

Term
Define Chronic Injury
Definition
a persistant or long occurance of an injury
Term
Define Acute Injury
Definition
Sudden or onset of an injury
Term
Define Plantar Faciitis
Definition
a chronic injury that occurs in the arch of the foot
Term
Define Chondromalacia
Definition
Softening of the cartliage in the knee joint
Term
Define Achilles Tendonitis
Definition
inflamation in the achilles tendon causing pain in the heel
Term
Define R.I.C.E.
Definition

first aid actions for muscular skeletal injury

 

Rest

Ice

Compression

Elevation

Term
Define S.A.P.I.
Definition

Steps in recogizing an emergency

Survey

Assess

Prioritize

Implement

Term
Define F.I.T.T.
Definition

Principles in Training Variables

 

Frequency (how many times?)

Intensity (how hard?)

Time (how long?)

Type (what modality?)

 

Term
Define S.A.I.D.
Definition

Specifity of training principle where the body will adapt to type of physiological stresses placed on it. In order to improve in certain areas, area must be rehearsed

 

Specific Adapt to Imposed Demands

Term
Define the warmup?
Definition
A balanced comination of static stretches and rythmic limbering exercises that prepare the body for more vigerous exercise.
Term
Define Axial Skeleton
Definition
the bones of the head, and the trunk
Term
Define Carbohydrate
Definition
Organix compounds containin carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. When broken down, the main energy source for muscular work and one of the basic foodstuffs.
Term
Define Cardiorespiratory Training
Definition

training that uses the large muscle groups continuously and rythmcally over a prolonged period of time with moderate to high intensity.

 

Usually 20-45 minutes and leads to stronger heart and lungs function.

Modalities; walking, running, dancing, swimming, cross country sking

Term
Define Continuous or Steady State Training
Definition
Continued  trainin with no increase of intensity over the exerices period of time
Term
Define Interval Training
Definition
timed bouts of high intensity training followed by periods of low intesity "active recover"
Term
Define Intermittent Training
Definition
Variable training where intensity training or spontateous trainng. It is less structutured with random peaks of intensity.
Term
Define Circuit Training
Definition
timed bouts of multiple activities performed in stations.
Term
Define Dynamic Stretching
Definition
Stretching with movement
Term
Define Static Stretching
Definition
Stretches that are held
Term
Define Muscular Strenth and Endurance Training
Definition

training that involves working individual or groups of muscles against resistance to the point of muscle fatique

 

15-20 mins

 

increases muscular strenth and endurance

increase mass and lean muscles

builds stronder bones

reduce of risk of injury and better posture

improved athletic performance and daily activities

Term
Define Muscle Balance
Definition

exercising the primary and opposing muscle equally, the agonist and antagonist.

 

Example : Bicep Curl with Tricep Exetension

Term
Define Flexability Training?
Definition

training focused on joint mobility, muscle suppleness and flexability with reduction of muscle tension.

 

hold each stretch to the point of tension for 15-60 seconds with 1-4 reps, overall stretch training should be 5-10 minutes

improves joint mobility, decreases the risk of injury and ehance performance.

Term
Define Final Class Segment
Definition

the closure of the workout when instructors include stretching or other relaxation and stress reducing techniques

 

5-10 mins

 

promoteds mind body awareness and facilites relaxation

Term
Define Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
Definition
Pulse rate while still lying down in the morning before rising.
Term
Define musical beat
Definition

smallest musical division of a phrase, it has a rhythmic pulse that you can feel and count.

 

Term
Define Low impact aerobic movements
Definition
One foot remains on the ground
Term
Define Moderate impact aerobic movement
Definition
both feet staying on the floor but feet roll through toe-ball heal action
Term
Define High Impact Aerobic Movement
Definition
both feet off the floor alteraing or at the same time
Term
Define the link method
Definition
the part-to-whole method is a teaching tool that has been used to break skill down and taught one step at a time, then adding other moves on to make the whole.
Term
Define Rhythm
Definition
the measured motion of theregual recurrence of elements or featurs such as the beat of the music.
Term
What is the Type D
Definition
The non exerciser, wonder how thye will fit in.
Term
Define Muscle Strength
Definition
maximum force a muscle or group can generate at one time
Term
Define Muscular Endurance
Definition
The capacity to sustan repeated muscle action.
Term
Define Muscular Power
Definition
the explosive aspect of the strength
Term
Define Muscle Stability
Definition
abilit of a muscle ot stabilize a joint and maintain its position without movement.
Term
Define Constaint Resistance
Definition
using free weights withthe same weight for all reps
Term
Define Variable resistance
Definition
Changing weight with each rep often with machine equipment
Term
Define Vitamins
Definition
non-caloric, organic, compounds needed in small quantities to assist in growth, maintnance and repair
Term

Define Minerals

 

Definition

Inorganic compounds that assists processed such as regulating activity of enzymes and maintaining acid-based balance structural component of body tissue

 

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