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65 Cards in this Set
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Health
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a state of physical, mental and social well-being that enables you to function at an optimal level in many areas of your life. beyond simply not being sick.
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Wellness
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suggests that your health is good, you can also function at a high level in other areas of your life.
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Intellectual Fitness
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ability to think critically about issues: having an active curious mind.
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physical fitness
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assuming personal responsability for ones health, by exercising, eating healthy...
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Emotional fitness
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ability to deal with stress, to maintain a positive self-concept adapting to changes.
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spiritual fitness
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finding meaning and purpose in life whether through religion, meditation, etc.
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Social fitness
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ability to develop meaningful relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.
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Physical Fitness
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state of physical well-being that allows you to:
--perform your daily activities with vigor. --reduce you risk of health problems related to lack of exercise. --establish a fitness base for participation in a variety of physical activities. |
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Two Types of physical fitness
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--health related physical fitness
--skill-related physical fitness |
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Health related physical fitness
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--cardiorespiratory fitness
--flexibility --muscular strength --muscular endurance --body composition |
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Skill-related physical fitness
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--coordination
--Agility --balance --Reaction Time --power --speed |
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Fitness Triangle
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--Heredity
--Environment --Behavior |
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Heredity
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each of us is born with certain strengths and weaknesses which determine , to some extent, our size, intelligence, personality, and many other things which make us what we are
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Environment
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many studies have shown the tremendous effect of environment on the total well-being of a person. it is still a fact that environment tends tends to set limits on the opportunities.
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Behavior
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factor most responsible for determining your total fitness. behavior is the key.
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Controllable risk factors
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physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, n high stress lifestyle.
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uncontrollable risk factors
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heredity or family history, age and gender.
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Achieving an optimal fitness include:
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--Increased energy
--improved appearance --increased muscular strength --help in dealing with stress --improved overall health --self-image --physical performance --ability to sleep and over all daily performance |
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Cardiorespiratory fitness
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a strong heart and healthy lungs
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Achievving Cardiorespiratory fitness can:
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reduce the risk of heart disease,lower blood pressure, burn body fat n increase muscle mass, strengthen ur immune system.
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flexibility n what it can do
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range of motion of you joints-->reduce risk of injuries, decrease muscle soreness, maintain ease of everyday movement, reduce stress.
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Muscular fitness n wut it can do
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strength n endurance: strengthen bones, increase lean body mass, reduce body fat, prvent back pain, n improve posture.
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body composition n wut it can do
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the ratio of lean body weight to fat weight: reduce the risk of Heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, improve metabolism efficiency...
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participate safely in an exercise program
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--follow the principles of training and the guidelines
--perform each exercise using the correct technique --wear the appropriate clothing and shoes. --fitness cannot be rushed, establish a regular schedule for your workouts. --warm up and cool down before n after each workout. --drink plenty of fluids ---stretch to avoid physical problems before n after each workout. --listen to your body n avoid exercising when you are ill and have physical problems |
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Selecting exercise clothing
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cotton and loose fitting clothign, light colored
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body sweat
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composed of water, salt, potassium salts, urea and lactic acid.
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high humidity
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makes the effects of heat worse
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heat index
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combines temp, and relative humidity, is used to indicate how hot it feels
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heat cramps
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muscle will contract violently
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heat exhaustion
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failure to drink fluids
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heatstroke
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response to heat that results in high body temp
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hypothermia
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the breakdown in the body's ability to produce heat
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exercising in cold weather
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wear sveral layers of clothing
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the sun
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serious problem for anyone who either works outside or who participates in outdoor sports
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developing skin cancer
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people with fair skin, red or blonde hair: who sunburns easily : who has a family member that has been diagnosed with melanoma cancer. & someone that spends a great amnt of time in the sun.
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muscle soreness
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due to tiny tears in muscle, connective tissue and resulting swelling. solution: gentle stretching, cold applications, massage and warm baths seem to give some relief.
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muscle cramps
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powerful involuntary muscle contractions due to dehydration, injury, inadequate physical conditioning or overexertion. solutions: gently stretching, ice and massage.
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stitch in the side
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happens when first beginning a conditioning program.
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PRICE
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Protect:rest;ice;compress;elevate
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DO NOT use HEAT on
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new injuries
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Sprains
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injuries to the ligaments or the capsule-like sac that surrounds a joint n r caused by movement of the joint beyond its normal range of motion.
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muscle strain
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when a muscle is forced into unaccustomed exercise. AID is PRICE method.
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cardiorespiratory fitness(definition)is the ability to do vigorous (70 to 80%max.HR), large muscle exercise over a long period of time (more than 20 min)
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is the ability to do vigorous (70 to 80%max.HR), large muscle exercise over a long period of time (more than 20 min) like running n swimming
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Muscular strength
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amount of force that can be exerted by a single contraction of the muscle.
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Cardiorespiratory fitness ( the the guidelines for any component)
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1.frequency
2.intensity 3.time 4.type -->1.How often (3-4/wk) 2. vigorous(60-80%) Moderate(60-70%) |
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Muscular endurance
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ability to continue using certain muscles for a period of time.
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muscle
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bands of fiber which enable the body to move
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flexibility
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is the ability of a joint n muscle group to move through a range of motion
>>helps prevent muscle n joint injuries ( more that 15 seconds) |
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height n weight
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measure your height in inches and your weight in pounds
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resting heart rate (RHR)
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measure of your physical condition
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formula for max hr
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220-age
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counting your pulse
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can be counted by applying light pressure to an artery which is close to the surface of the skin. for a 15 second count, multiply times 4 to complete a minute
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digestion
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when food is broken down into a form that your body can use.
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nutrients
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substances found in food in food that your body needs to function properly
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metabolism
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when your body turns nutrients into usable energy.
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diet
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patternd of eating , includes what you eat, how much you eat, and how often you eat
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factors that influence your diet.
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1.personal taste
2. traditions 3. convenience 4.cost 5.friends influence 6.where you live |
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the six classes of essential nutrients
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carbohydrates;proteins;fats;vitamins;minerals;water
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carbohydrates
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provide energy for your body
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fats
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are important in small amounts in your diet. they are nutrients that store energy,cushion your body,protect nerves, in liquid(cooking oils) or solid(butter or meat)
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too much fat multiples ur risk of getting
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diabetes and heart disease
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proteins
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r nutrients that are used for building, maintaining, n repairing tissues n cells
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vitamins n minerals
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needed in small amnts, but r very important to your health
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water
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our body uses it to transform food n nutrients, to fill cell spaces in your joints, keep ur mouth n eyes moist, n to regulate ur body temp.
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nutrition facts label
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states the # of servings in the container, the # of calories in each serving, n the quantaty of nutrients in each serving.
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