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 than limits daily activities and/or require ongoing medical attention
Training Effect
The body’s adaptation to the learned and expected stress imposed by physical activity
Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
The measure of heart rate when completely at rest
Blood Pressure
The force of blood pushing against the walls of two arteries during the two phases of the cardiac cycle
Hypertension
High blood pressure measuring 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
All of the chemical processes that occur in the body to support life including converting 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.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
An emergency procedure involving chest compressions and, often, artificial ventilation to circulate blood and preserve brain function in an individual in cardiac arrest
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
A portable electronic device that can identify and electronically correct heart arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia
What is the definition of behavior?
an action that can be observed, measured, and modified.
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and have been doing so for less than six months?
Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change may be necessary?
Pre-Contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction?
Intrinsic Motivation
Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is described as the basic need to feel in control of one’s own behavior and goals?
Autonomy
What type of gaol is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it?
Process Goal
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being supported by measurable data?
A Subjective goal
