Chapter 11: Lesson 1 And 2

Question 1

Mortality

Answer 1

A state or a risk of death or dying.

Question 2

Morbidity

Answer 2

The state of having a disease.

Question 3

High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Answer 3

An exercise training method defined by intervals of near-maximal intensity broken up by relatively short rest periods.

Question 4

Deconditioned

Answer 4

A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.

Question 4

Health risk assessment (HRA)

Answer 4

A screening tool used to evaluate the benefits and the risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature.

Question 5

Contraindication

Answer 5

A specific situation where a medication, procedure, or exercise should be avoided because it may prove to be harmful to the individual.

Question 6

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)

Answer 6

A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise.

Question 7

False-positive screenings

Answer 7

A screening where the results of the health risk assessment might indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is in fact not needed.

Question 8

Health history questionnaire (HHQ)

Answer 8

A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle.

Question 9

Resting heart rate (RHR)

Answer 9

The number of heart beats per minute while at complete rest.

Question 10

Thermoregulation

Answer 10

The physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body.

Question 11

Peripheral vasodilation

Answer 11

The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body.