Chapter 1

Question 1

Proprioceptively enriched environments

Answer 1

these are unstable environments that are controlled and challenge one’s internal balance and stabilization

Question 2

Blood lipids

Answer 2

Also known as cholesterol and triglycerides, blood lipids are carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

Question 3

Overweight

Answer 3

A person with a body mass index of 25 to 29.9, or who is between 25 to 30 pounds over the recommended weight for height

Question 4

OPT Model

Answer 4

Stabilization, strength and power

Question 5

Obesity

Answer 5

The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater or who is at least 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height

Question 6

Prime mover

Answer 6

The muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power

Question 7

Muscular Imbalances

Answer 7

The alteration of a muscle’s length that surrounds a joint

Question 8

Rate of force production

Answer 8

Ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time

Question 9

Proprioception

Answer 9

The cumulative input into the central nervous system coming from the various mechanoreceptors in the body that sense limb movement as well as body position. I.E. while running, your feet send proprioceptive feedback depending on the type of surface you are running on.

Question 10

Muscular endurance

Answer 10

A muscle’s ability to contract for an extended period of time

Question 11

Neuromuscular efficiency

Answer 11

The ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion

Question 12

Superset

Answer 12

Set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back, without any rest time between them