Personal Fitness Final Exam

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Aerobic

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form of energy production in the body that requires the presence of oxygen; used for activities such as walking or jogging

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Needs Oxygen

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Aerobic Capacity

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Another term for maximal oxygen consumption which provides an indication of aerobic fitness

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Aerobic Fitness

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capacity to take in, transport and utilize oxygen while performing a fitness task

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Agility

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ability to change direction quickly and control movement of the whole body

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Anaerobic

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literally means "without air", meaning no oxygen. Oxygen deprived form of energy production

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Anaerobic Exercise

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cells of the body are not using oxygen during this exercise. This form is found in activities such as weight - lifting or sprinting

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Balance

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ability to control or stabilize your equilibrium while moving or staying still

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Ballistic Stretching

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Exercises that involve quick bouncing movements

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Basal Metabolic Rate

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rate at which calories are used to sustain life functions during rest

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Body Composition

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proportion of body fat to lean tissue in an individual; usually given as a percentage of body weight that is fat

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Body Mass Index

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ratio of height to weight that correlates with body fat in the general population

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Caffeine

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stimulant ingredient present on coffee, tea, cola and chocolate

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Calorie

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unit for measuring the energy produced by food when oxidized in the body

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Caloric Expenditure

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number of calories expended or burned in daily physical activity

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Caloric Intake

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number of calories consumed

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Carbohydrate

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biochemical compound composed of one or more simple sugars bonded together that are used as a source of energy for the body

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Carbohydrate Loading

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ingestion of foods high in carbohydrates prior to endurance sports or intensive training to improve performance

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Cardiorespiratory

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body's ability to take in and use oxygen so that muscles can function;

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Conditioning

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engaging in regular physical activity or exercise that results in an improved state of physical fitness

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Ectomorph

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person characterized by long and thin muscles/limbs and low fat storage

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Slim

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Endomorph

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stocky person; somebody whose body has a stocky build and prominent abdomen

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Endorphin

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Any of sever chemicals produced by the brain to help relieve pain

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Exercise

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physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and results in the improvement or maintenance of personal fitness

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Fitness Plan

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Plan developed after a self assessment of the health related components of fitness

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FITT

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Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type

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Flexibility

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elasticity of muscles and connective tissues, which determines the range of motion of the joints

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Frequency

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how often one exercises

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Intensity

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how hard one works

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Maximum Heart Rate

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highest number of times the heart can beat per minute

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Mesomorph

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muscular person. A husky, muscular body

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Metabolic Rate

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number of calories that is burned or expended as heat

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Muscular Endurance

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ability to contract muscles repeatedly without excessive fatigue

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Muscular Strength

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maximal force that one can exert when muscles are contracted

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Nutrient

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substance in foods that the body needs for proper growth, development, and functioning.

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water

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Nutrition

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science concerned with the relation of organic nutrients, which come from food, to the physical well being of the organism

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Overload

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principle that states to improve level of physical fitness, must increase the amount of activity or exercise that one normally does

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Overloading

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increasing the work done by muscles to above normal levels, but below the loads that would cause injury or distress, to improve fitness

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Oxygen Debt

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when the oxygen demands of the muscles cannot be met during physical activity

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result of anaerobic activity

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Perceived Exertion Scale

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method of self assessment of the intensity of a person's workload based on a scale of 6-20

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Borg Scale

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Personal Fitness

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result of a way of life that includes living an active lifestyle, maintaining good or better levels of physical fitness, consuming a healthy diet, and practicing good health behaviors

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Physical Fitness

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level of individual physical ability that allows a person to perform daily physical tasks effectively with enough energy reserves for recreational activities or unexpected physical challenges

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Progression

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rate at which you change the frequency, intensity, and time of your personal fitness plan

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Range of Motion

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varying degrees of motion around a joint

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ROM

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Reaction Time

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ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear, see or feel

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Recovery Time

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Time or rest between exercises

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Repetition

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The completed execution of an exercise one time

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Target Heart Rate

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a figure used to determine the number of heartbeats per minute required to positively affect the cardiorespiratory system during exercise

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Target Zone

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Range of above normal activity that optimizes an increase in fitness usually between 60-80% of maximum heart rate

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Warm Up

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variety of low intensity activities designed to prepare the body for more vigorous activities

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Wellness

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attainment and maintenance of a moderate to high level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health