Chapter 1

Question 1

Training effect

Answer 1

The body’s adaption to the learned and expected stress imposed by physical activity.

Question 2

Resting heart rate (RHR)

Answer 2

The measure of heart rate when completely at rest.

Question 3

Blood pressure

Answer 3

The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries during the two phases of the cardiac cycle.

Question 4

Principals of fitness training

Answer 4

Overload
Specificity
Individual differences
Reversibility
Periodization
Rest
Overtraining
Stimulus variability

Question 5

Metabolism

Answer 5

All of the chemical processes that occur in the body to support life including converting food into energy.

Question 6

Hypertension

Answer 6

High blood pressure measuring more than 140/90 mm Hg.

Question 7

Risk factors

Answer 7

Variables associated with increased risk of disease or infection.

Question 8

Obesity

Answer 8

An abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that may cause additional health risks.

Question 9

Joint

Answer 9

An articulation between two bones in the body.

Question 10

Cartilage

Answer 10

Firm, flexible connective tissue that pads and protects joins and structural components of the body.

Question 11

Tendons

Answer 11

Strong, fibrous cords made of collagen that attach muscle to bone.

Question 12

Diabetes

Answer 12

A condition characterized by an elevated level of glucose in the blood.

Question 13

Heart disease

Answer 13

A term used to describe several different heart conditions.

Question 14

Ligaments

Answer 14

Short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue connecting two bones or cartilages or holding together a joint.