Chapter 1: The Modern State of Health and Fitness Flashcards
* Distinguish Fitness Professionals' role within the health industry * Identify the most prevalent chronic health conditions affecting modern society *Differentiate between evidence-based practice from fitness fads and myths * Define a Certified Personal Trainers scope of practice
Define Obesity
A complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat, Body mass index of 30 or greater.
Define Kinesiology
Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology
What are the three components of evidence-based practice?
Developing individual professional expertise
Peer-reviewed research
Prioritizing client values and expectations
What is the Musculoskeletal system?
The combined interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body
What is Deconditioned?
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and lack of core and joint stability,
Define Overweight?
Body mass index of 25.0-29.9
What are muscle imbalances?
When muscles on each side of a joint have altered the length-tension relationship
What is Joint Stability?
The support provided by tissues surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement
Define Morbidity
The state of having a disease
Define Mortality
A state or risk of death or dying
Define Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What is homeostasis?
The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium
Define Disease
Any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a part of the body.
What does non-communicable mean?
Not-contagious
What are the leading causes of death?
Chronic diseases ( Coronary Artery Disease)
What is a risk factor?
Any attributed characteristic or exposure of an individual increases the likelihood of a developing disease or injury.
What is cholesterol?
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells.
What is the BMI formula?
703 x weight (lb) / Height (In squared)
What is the Disease risk and classification for a BMI of
< 18.5?
Diseased Risk - Increased
Classification - Underweight
What is the Disease risk and classification for a BMI of
< 18.-24.9?
Disease risk - Low
Classification - Healthy Weight
What is the Disease risk and classification for a BMI of
25-29.9?
Disease risk - increased
Classification- Overweight
What is the Disease risk and classification for a BMI of 30-34.9?
Disease Risk - High
Classification - Obese