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abdominal bracing

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activation of the trunk muscles to support the spine

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abnormal pain perception processing

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an increase in the subjective interpretation of discomfort due to abnormal sensory processing in the CNS

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acceleration

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the rate of change of velocity

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accessory exercises

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supplementary focused movements or exercises that strengthen synergist and supporting muscles to help a person better perform a primary movement

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acetylcholine

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the neurotransmitter released by an action potential at the neuromuscular junction

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acidosis

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when the kidneys and lungs cannot keep the body’s pH in balance due to excess acid in body fluids

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actin

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the thin filaments of muscle myofilaments where myosin binds to contract muscles

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action plan

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a set of individualized written instructions, designed with a doctor that details how a person with asthma should manage their asthma at home

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action potential

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an explosion of electrical activity caused by a neural impulse

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activation exercises

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low-intensity exercises that bring on additional blood flow and activate the nervous control of a muscle

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active listening

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paraphrasing or stating in one’s own words what someone has just said

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active range of motion

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a muscle or group of muscles contract to create a range of motion

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active recovery

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low-intensity exercise or activity that can promote and accelerate muscular and metabolic recovery

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active stretching

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a muscle actively contracting to stretch another

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activity limitation

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the quantitative and qualitative measure of disability referring to difficulties experienced by an individual in executing a task or action

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acute injury

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describes a type of injury or an illness that is of rapid onset and progression

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acute training variables

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the components that specify how an exercise is performed

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acyclic activites

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activities that incorporate different movement patterns throughout

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adaptive physical fitness

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the art and science of developing, implementing and monitoring a carefully designed physical fitness program for a person with a disability

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added sugars

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any type of sugar that is added to a food or beverage when it is processed

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adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

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an organic compound essential to the flow of energy in living cells

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adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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an energy-carrying molecule used to fuel body processes

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adhesion

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area of scar-like tissue that causes organs and tissues to stick together

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advanced peripheral neuropathy

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a result of damage to peripheral nerves that often causes weakness, numbness and pain

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aerobic capacity

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a measure of the ability of the heart and lungs to get oxygen to the muscles

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aerobic energy pathways

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cellular energy pathways that require oxygen for energy production

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aerobic exercise

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exercise that improves or is intended to improve the efficiency of the body’s cardiorespiratory system in absorbing and transporting oxygen

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aerobic glycolysis

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the breakdown of glucose to ATP in the presence of oxygen

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afferent neurons

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sensory neurons sending information from a stimulus to the CNS

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agility

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the ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize and change direction with proper posture

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agonist

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the primary muscle used for a mechanical movement

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all-or-none principle

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the principle stating the strength of a neural electrical signal is independent of the magnitude of the stimulus son long as the neural threshold is achieved

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alpha motor neurons

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motor neurons originating in the brain stem and spinal cord that initiate muscle contraction

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altered arthrokinematics

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altered movement of joint surfaces

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amenorrhea

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the absence or cessation of a menstrual cycle in females

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amino acids

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a simple organic compound known as the building block of proteins

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anabolic

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the process of creating larger molecules from smaller units

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anabolic-androgenoc steroids

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synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone

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anabolism

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the building of complex molecules in the body from more simple, smaller molecules

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anaerobic

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without or not requiring oxygen

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anaerobic exercise

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short-duration muscle contractions that break down glucose without using oxygen

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anaerobic glycolsis

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the anaerobic energy system converting glucose to lactate when oxygen is limited

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anaerobic threshold

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the point at which the body switches from aerobic metabolism to primarily anaerobic metabolism

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anatomical position

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the anatomically neutral body position facing forward with the arms at the sides of the body and palms and toes pointing straight ahead

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anemia

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a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood resulting in extreme fatigue

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angina

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a condition marked by severe chest pain

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angiogensis

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the development of new blood vessels

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angular displacement

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the change of location of an object that is rotating about an axis

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angular motion

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rotation around an axis

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antagonist

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muscle opposing the mechanical movement of a prime mover

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antibodies

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blood proteins that combine with other substances in the body to recognize foreign bodies as part of the immune response

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anticatabolic

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properties that protect muscle mass from being broken down

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antioxidants

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substances that protect the body from free radicals and the cellular damage they cause

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aorta

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the main artery in the body that supplies oxygenated blood to the circulatory system

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appendicular skeleton

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the bones of the shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle and limbs

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arteries

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blood vessels carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart and to the tissues

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arterioles

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the smaller branches of the arteries leading to the capillaries

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arthokinematics

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the broad term meaning joint motion that can be used in reference to all joint motions

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articular capsule

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the envelope surrounding a synovial joint

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articular cartilage

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a form of hyaline cartilage located on the joint surface of bones

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ascending pyramids

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lighter weights are used to start the workout, and they get progressively higher with subsequent sets

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asthma

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a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing

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atherosclerosis

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the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in the artery walls

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ATP / CP Energy athway

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the anaerobic energy system that provides rapid energy using creatine phosphate to generate ATP

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atrioventricular node

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the nerve node between the right atrium and right ventricle that propagates the electrical signal from the SA node to more distal heart nerves that cause ventricular contraction

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atrioventricular valves

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valves between the atria and ventricles preventing the backward flow of blood during cardiac contractions

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atrium

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one of the two upper cavities of the heart passing blood to the ventricles

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atrophy

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the wasting away or loss of muscle tissue

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auditory cortex

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the region of the temporal lobe responsible for hearing

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autogenic inhibition

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the decrease in excitability of a contracting or stretched muscle arising from the golgi tendon organ

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autonomic nervous

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the part of the nervous system responsible for involuntary functions and movement

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autonomy

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the need for self-governance and control over one’s own behaviors

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axial skeleton

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the bones of the head, trunk and vertebrae

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axis

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point of rotation around which a lever moves

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axon

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the thin tail-like structure of a neuron that generates and conducts nerve impulses

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balance

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an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to maintain its center of gravity within a base of support

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balance training

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exercises to strengthen the stabilizer muscles and prime movers of the core and legs to improve dynamic stability

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ballistic stretching

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uses the momentum of the body or limb to move it through and beyond a normal range of motion. This technique uses bobbing, bouncing, pulsing or jerking to achieve a stretch

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base of support

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the area beneath an object of person that includes every point of contact that the object or person make with the supporting surface

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beta-alanine

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a nonessential amino acid that is naturally produced by the body

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beta blocker

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one of the most widely prescribed classes of drugs to treat hypertension

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bile

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a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid aiding digestion, secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

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bioavailability

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the amount of a substance that enters the circulation when introduced into the body and is effective

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bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

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a method for body composition measurement using a weak electrical current to measure the resistance of body tissues

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biological valve

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the percentage of protein used by the body

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biomechanics

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the study of the mechanical laws governing movement of living organisms

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bipedal locomotion

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a form of locomotion in which a person moves from one place to another using the legs

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bipennate muscle

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muscle fibers extending from both sides of a central tendon

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block periodization

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highly concentrated, specialized workloads focused on achieving maximum adaptation

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blood pressure

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

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blood viscosity

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the thickness and stickiness of blood and how it affects its flow through the blood vesselsl

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blood volume

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the total volume of blood within the circulatory system of an individual

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body composition

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the physical makeup of the body considering fat mass and lean mass

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body density

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the compactness of the body determined by dividing its mass by its volume

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body language

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communication of a nonverbal form with gestures or body movement

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body mass index

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a predictive health measure of weight divided by height squared

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body weight exercises

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movements performed with no additional load other than what the exerciser’s body provideso

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bone marrow

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the soft, spongelike tissue in the center of most bone containing stem cells or red or white blood cells or platelets

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botanical

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substance obtained from a plant and used as an additive

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brain stem

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the trunk of the brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain that continues downward to form the spinal cord

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branched-chain amino acids

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a group of three essential amino acids that help the body build muscle and decrease muscle fatigue

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branding

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a name, logo, or symbol that identifies and differentiates a product from other products

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calories

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the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 C at a pressure of 1 atmosphere

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capillaries

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fine branching blood vessels forming a network between the arterioles and venules, where transport of nutrients and oxygen or carbon dioxide occurs on a microscopic scale

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cancellous bones

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the meshwork of spongy tissue of mature adult bone, typically found at the core of vertebral bones and the ends of the long bones

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cardiac muscle

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striated involuntary muscle tissue found in the heart

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cartilage

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firm, flexible connective tissue that pads and protects joints and structural components of the body

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cardiac arrest

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an electrical malfunction of the heart that causes irregular heartbeat

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cartilaginous joints

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moderately movable joints made of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage

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cardiac cycle

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the action of the heart from the start of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next

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cardiometabolic

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a combination of metabolic dysfunctions mainly characterized by insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, dyslipidemia, hypertension and central adiposity

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cardiac output

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the amount of blood pumped through the heart per minute

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catabolic

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metabolic activity involving the breakdown of molecules

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cardiovascular endurance

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the measure of the cardiovascular system’s ability to perform over an extended period

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catecholamines

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hormones released by the adrenal glands into the blood as a result of stress

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cell body

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the core and central structure of a neuron containing a nucleus and other specialized organelles that aid in nervous system function

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cell proliferation

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the process by which a cell grows and divides to produce new cellsc

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cells

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the building blocks of all living organisms

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center of gravity

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the hypothetical position in the body where the combined mass appears to be concentrated and the point around which gravity appears to act

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central nervous system

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the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord

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cerebellum

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the region of the brain responsible for conscious motor coordination

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cerebral cortex

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the part of the brain where most neural integration occurs

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cerebrum

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the uppermost and largest part of the brain consisting of a left and right hemisphere; responsible for receiving and processing sensory information and controlling the body

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chronic disease

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a condition lasting a year or more that limits daily activities and/or require ongoing medical attention

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chronic injury

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refers to an injury, illness or disease that develops slowly and is persistent and long-lasting

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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a lung characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible

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chyme

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a pulpy, acidic fluid that moves from the stomach to the small intestines containing partially digested food and gastric juices

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circuit training

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body training that combines endurance, resistance, high-intensity interval, and aerobic training

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circular muscle

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muscle fibers surrounding an opening in the body

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circulatory system

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a closed system circulating blood through the body consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

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closed kinetic chain movement

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a movement keeping the distal end of the body segment in action fixed

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closed system

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a physical system that does not allow for the movement of matter into or out of the systemc

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closed-packed joint position

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the most stable joint position, when the connective tissue it taut and neighboring bones have the most contact

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cognitive functioning

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an intellectual process by which one becomes aware of, perceives or comprehends ideas

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comorbidities

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the simultaneous presence of two chronic disease or conditions in a person

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compact bone

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a denser material, also known as cortical bone, making up the hard structure of the skeleton

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competence

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the basic need to feel a sense of mastery and operate effectively within the environemnt

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competency

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the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

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complete protein

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a food source containing all nine essential amino acids the body needs

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compound exercises

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multi-joint exercises that require the use of multiple muscles or muscle groups

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compression force

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the force to two surfaces pressing toward one another

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concentric muscle action

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when the length of a muscle shortens as tension is produced

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concurrent training

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including both cardiorespiratory exercise and resistance training into a fitness program

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congenital

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relating to a disease or physical abnormality present from birth

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connective tissue

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tissues that support, connect or bind other tissues or organs

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contract-relax- antagonist contract stretching

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contracting an antagonist muscle before stretching the agonist

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contract-relax stretching

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contracting a given muscle before stretching the same muscle

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contraindictions

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factors that serve as a reason to withhold training because of harm that it may cause

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contralateral loading

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loading the body on the opposite side of the work being executed

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convergent muscle

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muscle fibers converging from a broad origin to a single tendon of insertion

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cooldown

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gradually slowing the body after activity to return to homeostasis or close to homeostasis

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core training

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refers to strengthening the musculature of the abdominals, back and lower body that directly influence the lumbopelvic hip complex

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coronary artery disease

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the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries

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corrective exercise

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exercise programming used to improve function through assessing and improving muscle imbalances

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corticosteroids

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a group of natural and synthetic steroid hormones produced by the pituitary gland

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cortisol

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a catabolic hormone released in response to physical and emotional stress

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countermovement

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a movement or other action made in opposition to another action

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cranial nerves

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the 12 sensory and motor nerves extending directly from the brain

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creatine

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an organic compound that aids in the recycling of ATP in the energy systems

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creatine monohydrate

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an organic compound that increases phosphocreatine levels and adenosine triphosphate energy production leading to enhanced strength and power

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creatine phosphate

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a high-energy molecule stored in skeletal muscle, the myocardium and the brain

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cross training

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the action of training or practice in two or more sports or types of exercise to improve fitness or performance in one’s main sport

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cyclic activities

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activities that use the same movement in repetition

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cytoplasm

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the viscous fluid inside a living cell excluding the nucleus

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daily calorie expenditure

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the total number of calories an individual expends including their resting metabolic rate, activity level factor and the thermic effect of food

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daily value

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reference amounts expressed in grams, milligrams or microgram of nutrients to consumer or not to exceed each day

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deceleration

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a special type of acceleration where a person or object is slowing down

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decussation

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the point of crossover or the nervous system in vertebraes located between the medulla oblongata and the spinal cord

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dehydration

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a harmful loss or removal or water in the body

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