Wellness Concepts Terms For Test 1

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bone integrity

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soundness of the bones is associated w/ high density and absence of symptoms of deterioration

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body composition

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the relative percentage of muscle, fat, bone, and other tissues that comprise the body

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lifestyles

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patterns of behavior or ways an individual typically lives

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hypokinetic diseases

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condition associated w/ lack of physical activity or too little regular exercise

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speed

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the ability to perform a movement in a short period of time

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exercise

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physical activity done for the purpose of getting physically fit

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cardiovascular fitness

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ability of the heart, blood vessels, blood and respiratory system to supply nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and ability of the muscles to utilize fuel to allow sustained exercise

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physical fitness

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the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively

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flexibility

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the range of motion available in a joint

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reaction time

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the time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning of reaction to that stimulation

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health

Back 11

optimal well-being that contributes to one's quality of life

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wellness

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the integration of many different components (social, emotional-mental, spiritual, physical) that expand one's potential to live and work effectively.

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illness

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the ill feeling and/or symptoms associated w/ disease or circumstances that upset homeostasis

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strength

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the ability of the muscles to exert an external force or to lift a heavy weight

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muscular endurance

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the ability of the muscles to exert themselves repeatedly

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dehydration

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excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration, urination, or evaporation

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windchill factor

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excessively low body temperature (less than 95F), characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, & mental confusion

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agility

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the ability to rapidly and accurately change the direction of the movement of the entire body in space

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balance

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the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving

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coordination

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the ability to use the senses with the body parts to perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately

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power

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the ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate

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warm up

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light to moderate activity done prior to a workout; purpose - reduce risk of injury & soreness

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cool down

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light to moderate activity done after a workout to help the body recover

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behavioral goal

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a statement of intent to perform a specific behavior for a specific period of time

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outcome goal

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a statement of intent to achieve a specific test score associate with good health, wellness, or fitness

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predisposing factor

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factors that make you more likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle

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reinforcing factor

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factors that provide encouragement to maintain healthy lifestyles

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PAR-Q

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an acronym for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire; designed to help determine if you are medically suited to begin an exercise program

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health related physical fitness components

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body composition
cardiovascular fitness
flexibility
muscular endurance
strength

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skill related physical fitness components

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agility
balance
coordination
power
reaction time
speed

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HELP Philosophy

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Health
Everyone
Lifestyle
Personal

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Overload Principle

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doing more than normal is necessary for health and fitness benefits

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Principle of Porgression

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physical activity should be increased gradually for safe & effective results

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Principle of Specificity

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for benefit you must overload specifically - for fitness and body part (cardiovascular + legs = running)

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Principle of Reversibility

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if you don't use it, you lose it

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Principle of Diminishing Returns

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the more benefit you gain, the harder it is to get additional benefit

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FIT

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Frequency
Intensity
Time

must have all at min. to get results

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Threshold of Training

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the minimum amount of activity necessary to produce benefits

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Target Zone

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produces optimal benefits from physical activity

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Stages of Lifestyle Change

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Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance

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RICE (for minor injuries)

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Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation