Chapter 1: Health, Fitness and Personal Training Flashcards
Biomechanics
The study of the mechanical laws governing movement of living organisms.
Chronic Diseases
Conditions lasting a year or more that limit daily activities and/or requires ongoing medical attention.
Training Effect
The body’s adaptation to the learned and expected stress imposed by physical activity.
Resting Heart Rate
The measure of heart rate when completely at rest.
Blood Pressure
The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries during the two phases of the cardiac cycle.
Hypertension
High blood pressure reading more than 140/90 mm Hg.
Risk Factors
Variables associated with increased risk of disease or infection.
Obesity
An abnormal or excessive accumulation of bodyfat that may cause additional health risks.
Joint
An articulation between two bones in the body.
Cartilage
Firm, flexible connective tissue that pads and protects joints and structural components of the body.
Tendons
Strong, fibrous cords made of collagen that attach muscle to bone.
Metabolism
Chemical processes within the body that convert food into energy.
Diabetes
A condition characterized by an elevated level of glucose in the blood.
Heart Disease
A term used to describe several different heart conditions.
Ligaments
Short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue connecting two bones or cartilages or holding together a joint.
