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26 Cards in this Set
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Name the components of the HOLISTIC CONCEPT OF WELLNESS
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Combination of
- Mental - Spiritual - Social - Emotional - Physical Well Being |
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Describe how each aspect of the HOLISTIC CONCEPT OF WELLNESS interact
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Each aspect affects and is affected by the others.
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DYNAMIC ADAPTATION
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Healthy adaptations to changes in physical status as we age will contribute to a high level of wellness throughout our lives.
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The ACTIVE LIVING CONCEPT
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is a balanced way of living, including a variety of physical activities as part of one's daily routine.
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What is the number one killer in North America
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiovascular disease risk factors include:
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- cigarette smoking
- high fat diet - excessive stress - lack of physical activity |
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What does smoking cigarettes cause?
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Increases in:
- blood pressure - heart rate - carbon monoxide levels |
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Smoking causes increased rates of:
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- bronchitis
- emphysema - heart disease - cirrhosis of the liver - decreased birth weight - lip, tongue, bladder, gum and lung cancer |
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BENEFITS of Physical Fitness is that it lowers:
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- Blood pressure
- body weight - fat composition - chance of obesity - incidence of coronary and heart disease |
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BENEFITS of Physical Fitness is that it increases:
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- strength
- endurance - energy throughout the day - feelings of well-being - happiness - life expectancy |
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BENEFITS of Physical Fitness is that it reduces:
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- hypertension
- stress - risk of falls and injuries - chances of diabetes Type II - chances of osteoporosis - depression - colon cancer - premature death |
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Name the COMPONENTS of physical Fitness
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- Muscular Strength
- Muscular Endurance - Flexibility - Cardio Respiratory Fitness - Body Composition |
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MUSCULAR STRENGTH
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is the maximum force a muscle can exert in a single, all-out effort
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MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
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the ability of the muscle to make repeated contractions against resistance.
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FLEXIBILITY
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the ability of joints to move easily through a full ROM
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CARDIO RESPIRATORY FITNESS
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the combined efficiency of the respiratory system in taking in oxygen, the circulatory system in delivering oxygen and other nutrients to the muscles, and the muscles using the oxygen and nutrients efficiently to produce energy.
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BODY COMPOSITION
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is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies.
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Describe the F for Aerobic Fitness
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Exercise 2 or 3 times a week to maintain your fitness level. 3-6 times a week to improve your fitness.
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Describe the FITT principles for Strength Training
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F: 2-4 x/week
I: High Resistance T: 2-6 reps T: Near maximal resistance |
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Describe the FITT principles for Endurance Training
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F: 3-5 x/week
I: Low Resistance T: 12-15 reps T: Low to moderate resistance |
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Describe the FITT principles for Flexibility Training
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F: 2-7 x/week
I: Stop before pain set in T: 15 secs or more to incr. ROM T: types |
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Describe the FITT principles for Hypertrophy Training
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F:
I: T: 8-12 T: |
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What is the OVERLOAD Principle
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he exercise science principle of overload states that a greater than normal stress or load on the body is required for training adaptation to take place. What this means is that in order to improve our fitness, strength or endurance, we need to increase the workload accordingly.
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The SAID Principle stands for
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Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand
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Describe the SAID Principle
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he SAID principle asserts that the human body adapts specifically to imposed demands . In other words, given stressors on the human system, whether biomechanical or neurological, there will be a Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands. Your body will respond specifically to the type and amount of exercise you do.
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Par Q
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The physical Activity Readiness Questionaire form assesses a person't physical limitations and helps identify those who require medical advice before exercising.
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