Chapter 1: Health, Fitness, And Personal Training

Question 1

Biomechanics

Answer 1

The study of the mechanical laws governing movement of living organisms

Question 2

Chronic Diseases

Answer 2

Conditions lasting a year or more than limits daily activities and/or require ongoing medical attention

Question 3

Training Effect

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Resting Heart Rate (RHR)

Answer 4

The measure of heart rate when completely at rest

Question 5

Blood Pressure

Answer 5

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

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 bodyfat 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 joints and structural components of the body

Question 11

Tendons

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Metabolism

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Diabetes

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Heart Disease

Answer 14

A term used to describe several different heart conditions.

Question 15

Ligaments

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Answer 16

An emergency procedure involving chest compressions and, often, artificial ventilation to circulate blood and preserve brain function in an individual in cardiac arrest

Question 17

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Answer 17

A portable electronic device that can identify and electronically correct heart arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia