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Fitness
9th Grade
11/18/2010

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Term
Heart rate
Definition
A measure of your heart’s beat per minute.
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Dehydration
Definition
A condition that occurs when our bodies do not get enough water.
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Baseline
Definition
A starting point used for comparisons.
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FITT
Definition
Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
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SPORT
Definition
Specificity, Progression, Overload, Reversibility and Tedium
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Advertising
Definition
Practice of calling public attention to one’s product through a variety of ways including paid announcements.
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Efficiency
Definition
Performing in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.
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BMI- body mass index
Definition
a comparative measure or a ratio between your height and weight
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Fixed expenses
Definition
expenses that do not change each month like a car payment or rent.
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Variable expenses
Definition
expenses that can change each month like money spent on eating out or entertainment.
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bandwagon technique
Definition
involves persuading people to do something by letting them know others are doing it
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glittering generalities
Definition
technique is a generalized statement that is exaggerated
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plain folks
Definition
technique implies there are no surprises or gimmicks because this product is for the common man
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scientific evidence
Definition
technique provides you the results of surveys or lab tests
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testimonial
Definition
technique uses the words of a famous person to persuade you to get the service or product
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quack
Definition
A person who promotes or sells ineffective or harmful health care products or services
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recourse
Definition
the right to turn to someone for help or assistance if you are not satisfied with a product
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Psychology

Definition

the science that deals with mental processes and behavior

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Characteristics
Definition
Quality belonging to a person, place or thing.
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Psychiatric
Definition
the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness
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FAT Triangle
Definition
illustration of feelings, actions, and thoughts
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Impact
Definition
have a strong effect
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Adapt
Definition
good stress (graduating from high school; prom; wedding)
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Distress
Definition
bad stress (trouble with family/friends)
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Indicators
Definition
something that shows the level of something
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Alleviate
Definition
make less severe
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Commonality
Definition
sharing of features
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Perception
Definition
a way of regarding or interpreting something
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Critic
Definition
someone who judges or evaluates
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Irrational
Definition
without reason
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Disturbance
Definition
interfere with the function of something
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Susceptible
Definition
likely to be harmed or influenced by a particular thing
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Differentiate
Definition
to show the difference in or between
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Co-exist
Definition
occur at the same time
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Obsessed
Definition
domination of one’s thoughts
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Distorted
Definition
not representing the facts
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Persistent
Definition
continue to exist or endure over a long period of time
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Neurotransmitters
Definition
a chemical substance released in the brain
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Serotonin
Definition
neurotransmitter that plays an important role in mood
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bulimia nervosa
Definition

recurrent and frequent episodes of eating usually large amounts of food

(Binge eating), followed with purging (vomiting)

Term
anorexia nervosa
Definition
individuals having an intense fear of gaining weight
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binge eating
Definition

consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time

Term
depression
Definition
an illness that exceeds feeling sad. Every human being experiences the feeling of being sad. It is when the sadness overcomes us that mental health professionals diagnose depression
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self-image
Definition
Self-image is the mental image one has of himself/herself
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self-esteem
Definition
determined by how we feel about our self-image
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Paternal
Definition
from the father’s side
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Maternal
Definition
from the mother’s side
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Immune system
Definition
a body system that protects the body from foreign substances and infection
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Closed systems
Definition
a region that is isolated from its surroundings by a boundary that admits no transfer of matter or energy across it
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Arteries
Definition
are thick walled, flexible vessels that carry blood away from the heart
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Capillaries
Definition
the smallest and most numerous of all the blood vessels. Their walls are very thin and allow for exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste in the tissues they reach
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Veins
Definition
responsible for returning blood to the heart. They have valves that prevent the blood from flowing backwards
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Fatigue
Definition
weariness from bodily or mental exertion
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Resting heart rate
Definition
the number of beats per minute that your heart pumps when your body is at rest
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Aerobic exercise
Definition
includes cardiovascular activities; are longer in duration; require that cells use oxygen to gain energy
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Anaerobic exercise
Definition
includes non-cardiovascular activities; are short bursts of energy; does not require that cells use oxygen to gain energy
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Carotid
Definition
either of the two major arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood to the head
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Radial
Definition
pertaining to, or situated near the radius bone
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Mean
Definition
the average
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Median
Definition
the middle
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Mode
Definition
the number reported most frequently
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Health-Related Fitness
Definition
Different types of physical activity provide many different health-related benefits. Cardiovascular
Flexibility
Muscular Strength and Endurance
Body Composition
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Stamina
Definition
The ability to sustain prolonged physical activity.
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Metabolism
Definition
Chemical processes that occurs within the body to sustain life.
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Flexibility
Definition
decreases the risk of experiencing injuries, helps maintain a range of movement, and produces good posture and healthy joints.
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Muscular fitness
Definition
improves our ability to move our bodies with ease and maintain muscle tone.
Term
agility
Definition
Have you ever had to weave through a crowd of moving people at a concert or at a crowded shopping mall to avoid bumping into others? How did you do on the “Agility Square” test? Your agility helps you change directions quickly and efficiently.
Term
Balance:
Definition
Have you ever walked using crutches or tried to ride a wave on a surfboard? How did you do on the “Stork Stand” test? Your balance helps you stay upright whether you are stationary or moving.
Term
Coordination
Definition
Have you ever danced the “Electric Slide” or hit the birdie while playing badminton? How did you do on the “Off the Wall” test? Your coordination helps you to use your senses and your body efficiently to perform patterns of movement.
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power
Definition
Have you ever lifted a heavy piece of furniture or spiked a volleyball over the net? How did you do on the “Standing Long Jump” test? Your power helps you to quickly move your body parts while applying muscular force at the same time.
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reaction time
Definition
Have you ever caught an object in midair before it smashed to the ground or gotten out of the way during a game of dodgeball? How did you do on the “Ready, Set, Go” test? Your reaction time helps you to react to what you see, hear, or feel.
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speed
Definition
Have you ever had to run to get help during an emergency or swung a baseball bat and hit a ball into the outfield? How did you do on the “Stay on Your Toes” test? Your speed helps you to move your body and parts of your body quickly.
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