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54 Cards in this Set
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What are the 2 most important factors of good health |
- actions |
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what is essential point of staying healthy
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- lifelong process
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what are 4 things that wellness can produce at any given time
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- + state of personal well-being |
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What are the 7 components of wellness
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- spiritual
- social - intellectual - occupational - physical - environmental - emotional |
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What are EXS of spiritual therapy
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- yoga
- dance therapy - music therapy - art therapy - prayer - mental healing |
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the ability to learn and use information effectively for personal, family and career development is part of which component of wellness
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- intellectual |
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define chronic disease & provides EXS
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- begins gradually, multiple causes, persist for sometime
EXS: heart disease, cancer, diabetes |
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define acute illness and give EXS
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- come on suddenly, identifiable causes, treatable, disappear in short time
EXS: cold, flu |
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What are the leading causes of death for 15-24 year olds
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- accidents |
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which risk factor is most strongly associated with premature death & chronic disease
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- cigarette smoking
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what are the highest risk factors for non-smokers
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- diet
- physical inactivity |
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what is important to consider about health behavior when trying to achieve lifestyle change
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- insight
- skillful planning - PLENTY OF PRACTICE! |
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during preparation stage what should you keep in mind when setting goals
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- set specific, realistic goals |
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what does SMART stand for
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- Specific
- Measurable - Attainable - Realistic - Trackable |
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what is the leading cause of death in the US |
- cardiovascular disease |
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what is the primary function of circulation |
- to provide a constant supply of blood/nutrients to cells while removing their waste products |
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coronary artery disease is diagnosed when what % of any artery is narrowed
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- 60% or more
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the amount of damage caused by CAD is dependent on which 2 factors
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- location of obstruction
- how soon medical intervention begins |
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What is the medical term for a heart attack
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- myocardial infarction (MI)
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Is heart disease preventable
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- yes if prevention begins in early childhood
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What is the difference between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis
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- atherosclerosis is
- arteriosclerosis is |
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Do brain attacks have the same risk factors and prevention factors as heart disease
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- yes
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What are 3 causes of a stroke
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- thrombosis (clot in artery that goes to brain)
- embolus (clot elsewhere that goes to cerebral artery) - cerebral hemorrhage (blood vessel in brain that bursts) |
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What are some unchangeable risk factors for heart disease
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- age (65+)
- gender (male=higher risk) - heredity/race - minority groups |
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What is the best way to lower serum (blood) cholesterol
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- reduce your intake of saturated fat
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What are the signs/symptoms of hypertension
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-there are none
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systolic # is what
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- the top # (max pressure during contraction)
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diastolic # is what
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- bottom # (minimum pressure during contraction)
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of all the cigarette smokers who try to quit each year how many succeed
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- >10%
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compared to exercise for fitness how hard does one need to exercise for health
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- moderate intensity
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What is the primary contributor to overweight and obesity in children in the US
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- diet
- physical inactivity |
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What are the 2 categories of physical fitness
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- performance related
- health related |
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define physical activity and provide EXS
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- movement in which you contract muscles and increase energy
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define exercise
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- a subset of physical activity. planned, structured,repetitive movements that improve/maintain physical fitness
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What are the components of health related fitness
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- rehab
- maintaining overall health |
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What does aerobic mean
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- with oxygen
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What does FIT stand for
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- Frequency (# of days of participation each week)
- Intensity (degree of vigorousness of exercise session) -Time/duration (length of time of each exercise session) |
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What 3 principles of conditioning must be taken into consideration for improvement of physical fitness
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- progression (gradual application of overload to improve fitness)
- overload (giving body unaccustomed stress by increasing work level) - specificity (physical adaptations are specific to type of exercise) |
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What is the purpose of a pre-exercise warm-up
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- prepare body for activity
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What are the main benefits of a proper cool down
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- boosts circulation (reduces stress on heart)
- speeds removal of lactic acid |
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What are some things to consider when choosing an activity
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- personal objectives
- skill level - climate - interests - available instruction - availability of equipment/facilities |
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What are 3 heat related conditions
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- hyperthermia (high body temperature. cause illness/death)
- heat exhaustion (dizziness, fainting, rapid pulse, cool skin - heat stoke (life-threatening, medical emergency) |
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Is thirst a good indicator of dehydration
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- no
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What is hypothermia
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- abnormally low body temperature
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What is the only type of exercise capable of slowing and possibly reversing loss of muscle mass, bone density and strength
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- strength training
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What are the health benefits of resistance training
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- strength/endurance of antigravity muscles are increased
- decreases risk of osteoporosis - daily life functions = performed with less effort - live independently & with dignity longer - reduce symptoms of arthritis - 50% of disability with aging I'd due to disuse (improves quality of life) - stronger legs = increase balance/reduce risk of falling - increases reaction time & people may sleep more restfully |
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What does anaerobic mean
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- without oxygen/high intensity
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What does IRM stand for
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- One Repition Maximum
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What is the difference between free weights and machine weights
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- free: no motion range limit, increases amount of weight, greater variety of exercise
- machine: best for beginners, quicker (no changing plates), safer (no need for spotter) |
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What are ergogenic acids
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- substances, techniques, treatments that theoretically improve physical performance in addition to the effects of normal training (protien, creatine, chromium picolinate, anabolic steroids)
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What are some factors that influence flexibility
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- bony structure
- amount of tissue at joint - skin - elasticity of muscles, tendons, ligaments at the joint |
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when is stretching most productive
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- during cool down
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What are the 3 types of stretching techniques
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- static stretching:
- ballistic (dynamic) stretching: - proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF): |
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What are the causes of low back pain
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- excess weight
- stress - poor posture - smoking - inactivity - incorrect lifting - week abdominal muscles - week back/hamstring muscles - fatigue - injury - wearing high heels - disease |
