Exercise Science: An Evolving Field Flashcards
1
Q
Define bipedal gait
A
Walking on 2 legs
2
Q
Describe a humans bipedal gait
A
Relatively uneconomical
3
Q
Define quadraped
A
An animal which has 4 feet
4
Q
Outline bipedals relation to balance
A
Becoming bipedal has put humans out of balance because it narrowed our base of support
5
Q
Explain what it means by - humans have unmatched heat evaporation
A
Heat loss power gives humans unique endurance capacity in hot environments
6
Q
Which 3 attributes are humans unimpressive for?
A
Strength
Speed
Power
7
Q
Define relative performance
A
How well an individual performs compared to others
8
Q
Define absolute performance
A
How well an individual performs compared to a set standard or goal
