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28 Cards in this Set
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- Back
Thigh Skinfold |
Vertical fold on anterior thigh, midway between inguinal crease and proximal border of patella |
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Suprailiac Skinfold |
(Jackson-Pollock) diagonal fold is taken with the natural angle of the iliac crest at the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest |
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Chest Skinfold |
(Jackson-Pollock) one half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple for men, and one third of the distance for women |
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Triceps skinfold |
Vertical fold on posterior aspect of arm, midway between lateral projection of acromion process and inferior margin of olecrannon process |
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Abdomen skinfold |
(Jackson-Pollock) vertical fold 2cm to the right of the umbilicus |
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Subscapular skinfold |
Diagonal fold just below the scapula |
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Subscapular skinfold |
Diagonal fold just below the scapula |
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Midaxillary Skinfold |
Vertical fold |
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Medial calf |
Vertical Skinfold on the inside of the calf at the level of maximum circumference |
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% of Americans that will experience low back pain |
60-80% |
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Leading cause of disability world wide, most common ailment in U.S. other than colds and flu |
Low back pain |
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Most cases of low back pain occur between ages ____ and ____ in both males and females |
25-60 (Peak at 40) |
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Low back pain most commonly present in |
L4-L5 |
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Risk factors for low back pain |
Heavy lifting with bending and twisting motions. Pushing, pulling, slipping, tripping or falling.
Long periods of sitting or driving.
Obesity
Smoking
Poor posture
Mental stress / anxiety
Muscular weakness
Poor joint flexibility |
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% of U.S. Adults that perform physical activities that enhance endurance and maintain strength and endurance two or more days a week |
19% |
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ACSM minimum muscular fitness training program |
2-3 days / week 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps of 8-10 different exercises at 60-80% 1-RM |
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Dynamic flexibility |
Ability to engage in slow, rhythmic movements throughout the full range of joint motion |
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Dynamic flexibility |
Ability to engage in slow, rhythmic movements throughout the full range of joint motion |
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Static flexibility |
Ability to hold a stretched position |
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Ballistic flexibility |
Ability to engage in bobbing, bouncing, rebounding, and rhythmic motions. Generally not recommended due to injury potential except when included as an inherent part of a sporting endeavor (certain gymnastic and dance movements) |
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85% of CVD is caused by the underlying factor________ |
Atherosclerosis |
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Atherosclerosis |
Plaque deposits of cholesterol, fatty material, calcium and other substances |
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Optimal HDL |
>60 |
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Less than desirable HDL |
<40 |
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Optimal LDL count |
Less than 100 |
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Very high LDL count |
190 |
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Very high LDL count |
190 |
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Karvonen formula |
Target heart rate = ((Max HR - resting HR) x %intensity) + resting HR |