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26 Cards in this Set
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the heaviness or lightness of a person |
Weight |
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record body mass to the nearest .5 kg |
Scoring |
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the distance between the floor to the top of the head when a person is in standing position |
Height |
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is a good predictor of the amount of visceral fat which increases risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes than fat located in other areas of the body such as arms and legs |
Waist Circumference |
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What is the formula to get the BMI |
Weight [in Kg.]/Height[in m.]^2 |
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refers to the muscle's ability to generate force against physical objects |
Strength |
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is a test of flexibility for the lower extremities particularly the hamstring |
Sit and Reach |
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refers to the ability of the joints to move through a full range of motion |
Flexibility |
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Equipment for Sit and Reach |
Tape Measure |
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is a test of upper arm ad shoulder girdle flexibility inteded in parallel the strength/endurance assessment of the region |
Zipper Test |
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Equipment for Zipper Test |
Ruler |
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is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues, as well as the ability of those muscles and tissues to utilize oxygen. |
Cardiovascular Endurance |
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this can be performed by kneeling or standing. clasp your ands behind your back and straighten your arms. raise your hands as high as possible and bend your body or trunk forward from the waist and hold the position for 10 seconds |
Shoulder and Chest |
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place one of your arms straight across your chest. place your other hand on your elbow and pull your arm towards your chest and hold. repeat with your other arm. |
Arm across Chest |
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place one hand behind your back with elbow up. place your other hand on the elbow and gently pull towards your head. hold and repeat with your other arm. |
Triceps Stretch |
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sitting on the floor with your right leg bent, place your right foot over your left leg. place your left arm over your right leg so your elbow can be used to push your right knee. hold and repeat on the other side |
Gluteus Stretch |
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Stand with your feet as wide apart as is comfortable. shift weight to one side as your knee bends. reach towards your extended foot and hold. repeat on the other side. |
Adductor Stretch |
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place your leg out and straight and bend the other, so your foot is flat into your thigh. bend forward from your waist keeping your back flat. do the same with the other leg. |
Single Leg Hamstring |
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standing on one leg grab the bottom of your other leg (just above the ankle). pull your heel into your buttocks and push your hips out. your thigh should be perpendicular to the ground. hold and repeat with the other leg. |
Standing Quadriceps |
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place your feet in front of the other about 18 inches part. keep your back leg straight and your heel on the floor. push against a wall to increase the strecth. hold and repeat with your leg. |
Standing Calf |
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ideal body type prevents joint problems and diabetes |
Body Composition |
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Strengthens immunity |
Strength |
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improves heart-lung function |
Edurance |
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improves posture |
Flexibilty |
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form of art in which various materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric are arranged and stuck to a backing |
Collage |
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the condition of being physically fit and healthy espicially as a result of exercise and proper nutrition. |
Fitness |
