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Chap 1 Flashcards

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Musculoskeletal system

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The combined inner-working system of all muscles and bones in the body

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Overweight

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A bodyweight greater than what is considered within normal standards a body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9

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Muscle imbalance

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When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length tension relationships

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Joint stability

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The support provided by tissue surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement

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What forms of training does an integrated approach to exercise represent

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  1. Flexibility and mobility
  2. Core strength and stability
  3. Cardiorespiratory (cardio)
  4. Balance
  5. Plyometrics
  6. Speed agility and quickness
  7. Resistance
    
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What does the term evidence based practice refer to?

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The conscientious use of current research and making decisions about client care

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What is phase 1 of the OPT model?

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Stabilization endurance

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What is phase 2 of the OPT model?

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Strength endurance

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What is phase 3 of the OPT model?

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Muscular development

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What is phase 4 of the OPT model?

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maximal strength

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What is phase five of the OPT model?

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Power

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Morbidity

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The state of having a disease

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Homeostasis

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The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

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Chronic diseases. Tend to Be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic physiological environmental and behavior’s factors. The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and stroke cancers chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma and diabetes.

Chronic diseases typically last three months or more. Generally cannot be prevented by vaccines are cured by medications, nor do they just disappear overtime.

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Acute medical event or disease

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Any medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated and healed in a short period of time.

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Risk factor

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Any attribute characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury

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Cholesterol

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A waxy fat like substance found in bodily cells

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Ischemic heart disease

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A category of heart related problems caused by narring of coronary arteries which supply blood in oxygen to the heart muscle

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Atherosclerosis

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The process by which park is formed in arteries needing to reduce blood flow

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Hypertension

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Consistently elevated blood pressure

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Systolic blood pressure

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The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded

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Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)

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The pressure and arteries and other blood vessels when heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded

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Diabetes

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Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency which impairs carbohydrate usage in enhances you such a fat and protein

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Glucose

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The simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body for energy

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Insulin resistance

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The inability of the cells to respond to insulin; occurs in type two diabetes

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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A general term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema chronic bronchitis and re-factory (nonreversible) asthma

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Endorphins

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A group of hormone secreted by the brain that provides a variety of psychological functions such as reducing the perception of pain

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What is, perhaps, the most challenging at the public health problems space today

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Obesity, due to poor diet and physical inactivity

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Skeletal muscle

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The type of muscle tissue that connects to bones and generates the forces that create movement

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Sprain

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A stretching or tearing up ligament

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Plantar fasciitis

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An inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot which often results in intense heel pain

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Patellar tendinitis

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An injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone).

33
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear

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A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.

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Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear

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A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament of the knee.

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Shoulder impingement syndrome

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Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder

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What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?

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Ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis

37
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What does scope of practice represent?

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All the things a professional can do within the legal boundaries of their job title

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COPD

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Is an umbrella term for a lung diseases characterized by increased breathlessness airflow limitation and accelerated decline of lung function

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Acute disease

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Occurs suddenly and can be treated and healed in the short period of time

40
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Characterized by the nearing of coronary arteries?

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Ischemic heart disease 

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Adherence

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The level of committment to a behavior or plan of action

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What is the primary purpose of a professional certification?

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To ensure individuals can perform the tasks required by a specific job category

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Forecasting

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Financial goal setting

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Unique selling proposition

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Highlighting unique skills or traits during a sales presentation that allows an individual to stand out from the competition

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Brand

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A product or service identified by specific unique characteristics

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SWOT analysis

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A professional development technique that helps individuals identify their personal strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for growth, and potential threats to success.

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Unique selling proposition

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A set of specific skills or traits are highlighted during a sales presentation

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Adherence

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The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action

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Amotivation

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Describes when someone is not motivated to engage in an activity or behavior

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Ambivalence

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Describes a person’s State of mixed feelings about a situation

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Instrumental support

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The actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen. In the context of exercise, instrumentals support can include driving a person to a health club or paying for their to membership.

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Mood

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How someone feels over the long term

53
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Adherence

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The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.

54
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Physical activity

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Bodily movement that results in energy expenditure and encompasses many modes and intensities. Movement that is not structured exercise such as recreational pursuits;example:golfing gardening and walking a dog.

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Autonomy

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Acting in accordance with how one wants to behave

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Third space

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A communal space, separate from home or work, where the client experiences their own sense of identity and relationship to others.

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Ambivalence

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Describes a persons state of mixed feelings about a situation

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Autonomous motivation

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When motives for exercise relief to valuing the outcome, one exercise is consistent with the clients identity, or when the client enjoys exercise.

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Perceived behavioral control

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An evaluation Of whether one has the means, resources, and opportunities to perform a behavior.

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Affective judgement

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Referring to expected pleasure or enjoyment.

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Subjective norms

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Belief that an important person or group of people will approve and support a behavior.

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Autonomy

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Acting in accordance with our one wants to behave

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Intrinsic motivation

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When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction

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Self efficacy

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Once believe that they can complete a task or performance

65
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Adherence

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The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action

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Decisional balance

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Reflects the clients weighing of the pros and cons of changing

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Rapport

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A relationship in which two people understand each other’s ideas, have respect for one another, and communicate well.

68
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Collecting summaries

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Short sentences that continue the clients thoughts and add momentum to the conversation

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Linking summaries

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Summaries that tie together information the client has presented, perhaps even from previous sessions

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Transitional summaries

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Summer is used to wrap up a session or announce a shift and focus

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Self discrepancy

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An internal conflict that occurs when an individual compares her actual help with her ideal self

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Motivational interviewing

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Client – centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence

73
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What does SMART goals stand for?

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Specific 
Measurable 
Attainable 
Realistic 
Timely
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Implementation intentions

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A behavior change technique that link like all directed response to situational cues by specifying when, where, and how to act.

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Coping plans

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A behavior change technique that involves anticipating barriers to goal action and proactively preparing strategies that prioritized intential behavior over counter productive habitual responses.

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Reverse listing

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Replacing negative statements with positive statements

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Cognitive fusion

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When people believe the exact contacts of their own thoughts

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