Chapter 9 Flashcards
skill-related Fitness
fitness components important for success in skillful activities and athletic events
skill-related Fitness
components
agility balance coordination power speed reaction time
agility
the ability to quickly and efficiently change body position and direction
agility test
SEMO agility test
measures general body agility
Balance
the ability to maintain the body in proper equilibrium
balance test
one-foot stand test
measures static balance
coordination
the integration of the nervous and muscular systems to produce correct, graceful and harmonious body movements
coordination test
soda test
assess overall motor or muscular control and movement time
power
the ability to produce the maximum force in the shortest time
Power
2 components
Speed and force (strength)
power test
standing long jump
measure leg power
reaction time
the time required to initiate a response to a given stimuli
reaction time test (preferred hand)
yardstick test
measure hand reaction time in response to visual stimuli
speed
the ability to rapidly propel the body or a part of the body from one point to another
speed test
50 yard dash
measure speed
endorphins
morphinelike substances released from the pituitary gland during prolonged aerobic exercise and though to induce feelings of euphoria and natural well-being
Do people get a physical high during aerobic exercise?
during vigorous exercise endorphins are released
Can people with asthma exercise?
yes
need proper medications from doctor prior to exercise
should not exercise alone and should carry meds
What type of activities are recommended for people with arthritis?
combined stretching, aerobic and strength training program
what precautions should people with diabetes take with respect to exercise
need doctor approval and need to be under control
never exercise alone
wear bracelet
take insulin as required
Type 1 diabetes
Insulin dependent diabetes
Autoimmune relates disease found primarily in young people
Pancreas produces little or no insulin
Type 2 diabetes
Accounts for 90% of all diabetes
Mainly in overweight people
Pancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells become insulin resistant
Exercise helps in prevention and treatment
Biggest concern for people with diabetes is
Exercise induced hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia symptoms
Weakness Confusion Shakiness Tiredness Hunger Headache
type 2 diabetes
aerobic exercise
intensity- moderate 40-60% VO2Max
duration- no less than 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes per day for 5 days per week
mode-any type
frequency - at least 3 times per week, 5 times best
type 2 diabetes
resistance training
intensity- 50-80% 1RM
sets- minimum of 1 set to near fatigue of 5-10 exercises
frequency- minimum 2 per week, 3 best
type 2 diabetes
additional guidelines
- check blood glucose before and after exercise
- if on insulin, monitor at least twice within 30 minutes of starting exercise
- exercise 1-3 hours after a meal
is exercise safe during pregnancy?
yes, exercise is beneficial during pregnancy
regular, moderate level physical activity
does exercise help relieve dysmenorrhea?
no, but it has been shown to relieve menstrual cramps because it improves circulation to the uterus
dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation