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Define hypokinetic diseases |
Cause by a lack of physical activity |
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What are the components of health fitness? |
1. Body composition 2. Cardiorespiratory endurance 3. Flexibility 4. Muscular endurance 5. Muscular strength |
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What are the components of motor fitness? |
1. Agility 2. Balance 3. Coordination 4. Power 5. Reaction time 6. Speed |
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How do you figure out the target heart rate when you know the age of the person and the percentage they want to exercise at? |
220 - age X percentage workout (i.e., 220 - [20 yrs old] X percentage workout) |
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What does the target heart rate zone associate with? |
Getting the proper amount of aerobic exercise |
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What is the definition of isometric exercise? What is an example of isometric exercise? |
When the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction. i.e. planking or Barre |
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What are eccentric contractions? |
muscles lengthen while producing force. i.e., lowering a barbell in a bicep curl |
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What does F.I.T.T. mean? |
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type of Exercise |
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Static flexibility |
Stationary stretch - involves extending muscle to the end of its range of motion, then holding it at this position. i.e. hurdler's lunge, head bend. |
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Dynamic flexibility |
- Moving flexibility - involves movement - puts body and joints through their full range of motion i.e. lunge twists, knee to chest. |
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Principles of Fitness Training |
Specificity Progressive Overload Recovery Intensity Duration |
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What is the protocol for developing muscular strength in weight training |
More weight, less reps - to strengthen More reps, less weight - to tone 70-75% max, 3-5 sets, 8-12 reps. |
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Cost-effective way to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity? |
Pedometer |
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Assessment used to measure flexibility? |
Sit and reach test |
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When did the fitness movement begin in the USA? |
1950s |
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When do most researchers believe the prevention of hypokinetic diseases start? |
Childhood |
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What grade level in high school is most likely to participate in physical activity on a daily basis? |
9th grade |
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What does ACSM recommend for duration and intensity of workouts? |
Between 60-90% of max heart rate between 20 and 60 minutes, 3-5 times per week. |
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What does ACSM recommend for calorie expenditure per week with 3-5 work out sessions? |
1,000 - 3,000 calories per week |
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What is the Smith machine? Who came up with the Smith machine concept? |
Squat machine created by Jack LaLanne |
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Who is the "Godfather of Fitness"? |
Jack LaLanne |
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Three benefits of worksite fitness |
1. Reduced health cost 2. Increases employee productivity 3. Reduced absenteeism |
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Good tip for grocery shopping |
Shop the perimeter of store |
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Define the skills that are in the motor performance fitness component |
Speed, reaction time, and power |
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Aerobic exercise |
"with oxygen" (cardio); extended period of time, 20-60 minutes |
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Anaerobic exercise |
"Without oxygen (weight training); 20 sec - 2 min. |
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What is the life expectancy of males? Females? |
Males - over 75 Females - over 80 |
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What is the most well-known program for achieving core strength and flexibility? Who invented this program? |
Pilates; invented by Joseph Pilates |
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Which group is most likely to suffer from obesity and be less physically active? |
African American population and females |
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What are some factors in understanding differences in fitness, health and physical activity patterns of people in the US? |
Gender, race, and socioeconomic status |
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Who is the most fitness research conducted on? |
Males |
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What is the built environment? |
The atmosphere/place we live. Currently encourages more sedentary lifestyle |
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What is Michelle Obama's initiative and it's purpose? |
"Let's Move"; focuses on childhood obesity |
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What does MVPA stand for? |
Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity |
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What does MET stand for? |
Metabolic equivalent |
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What is the benchmark for number of daily steps to be considered physically active? |
10,000 |
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What is Tabata? |
Japanese origin - Dr. Izumi Tabata; A type of HIIT workout |
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Barre |
-ballet origin to help using a bar -Mixes elements of Pilates, dance, Yoga, and functional training -isometric exercises |
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Yoga |
- Hindu origin - incorporates relaxation, stretching and flexibility - 8 components (limbs) |
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HIIT |
High Intensity Interval Training - short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods |
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What can help control onset of aging? |
Exercise |
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What is the most common ailment in senior adults? |
Depression |
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Does quackery exist in fitness? How? |
Yes, by drawing you in with celebrities |
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What are some symptoms of diabetes? |
Slow healing wounds, blurry vision, tingling sensation in extremities, genital thrush, and fatigue |
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What are the types of Diabetes? Which type does the body not produce insulin at all? |
Type 1 and type 2 Type 1 diabetes - no insulin is made |
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What female was an early leader in the fitness industry? |
Jane Fonda |
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What is NIRSA? |
National Intramural Recreational Sports Association |
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What is the name of the job board on the NIRSA website? |
Bluefish |
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What are 3 important things to do if you want to work in the kinesiology field? |
1. Practical experience (hands-on through internships or volunteer work) 2. Find a mentor, networking 3. Certifications |
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What is protocol first aid for cardiac emergency? (4 steps) |
1. Check the scene, make sure it is safe. Ask "are you ok?" 2. Call 911 or ask a bystander to call 3. Open the airway 4. Check for breathing; if not breathing begun CPR |
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Assessment used to measure muscular strength ? |
Pull-up, one arm rep, squats, bench press |
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Assessment used to measure cardiovascular strength ? |
25-60 minute training on treadmill, stationary bike (cycling). |
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Assessment to measure endurance? |
Sit-ups test, how many can you do in a minute |
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Main professional organization for HPERD |
American Alliance of Health PE, Recreation and Dance |
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Speed |
How quick from point A to point B |
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Reaction time |
How quickly do you get out of the starting blocks |
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Power |
How quickly you explode and with how much force |
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Agility |
The ability to move fast and change directions fast |
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Coordination |
Ability to use different parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently |
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Specificity |
To produce a desired effect Stronger arms = bicep curls |
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Progressive overload |
Load creates a conditioning effect Lifting heavier to get results you want |
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Recovery time |
Muscles need a period of time to recover |
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Intensity |
Refers to the load of exercise |
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Duration |
Length of an exercise |
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What are concentric contractions? |
Muscles shorten (resting position) i.e., the upward motion of bicep curl |