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Abduction

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Movement of an extremity (i.e. arm, leg) away from the mid-line of the body

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Action-Oriented Goal

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a short-term goal that focusses on the specific steps or actions necessary to attain a desired outcome. Also called process goals or performance goals.

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Acute Injury

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a single instantaneous incident of physical trauma to the body

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Adduction

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movement of an extremity (i.e., arm, leg) toward or across midline of the body

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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the high-energy phosphagen molecule that supplies the energy necessary for all work (i.e. exercise) performed by the body

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Aerobic Base

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the point at which the body utilizes fat most efficiently as a substrate for energy production during oxygen-dependent (i.e. aerobic) physical activity or exercise

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Aerobic Glycolysis

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the bioenergetics system that supplies ATP during long duration, low-to-moderate-intensity exercise through the breakdown of carbohydrates (i.e. glucose)

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Agonist

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the muscle or group of muscles which are primarily responsible for creating a particular joint action. Also known as the prime mover

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All-or-None Principle

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the contraction of all muscles within a given motor unit once the necessary threshold of central nervous system stimulation has been attained

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Amino Acids

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the structural components of protein including essential amino acids (i.e. those that must be ingested) and non-essential amino acids (i.e. those that can be manufactured by the body)

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Amotivation

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a complete lack of motivation or lack of desire to engage in a certain behavior or an activity

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Amphiarthrodial Joint

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a slightly moveable joint often connected by fibrocartilaginous tissue. Also known as a cartilaginous joint

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Anaerobic Glycolysis

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the bioenergetics system that supplies ATP during short term, high-intensity exercise through the breakdown of glycogen

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Anaerobic Threshold

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the point during progressively intense exercise at which the muscles lose the ability to utilize oxygen to create energy (i.e. ATP) and blood lactate levels begin the sharply rise

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Anatomical Position

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standing in an tall position, feet hip-width apart with the toes pointing forward, the arms hanging to the sides of the body, palms of the hands facing forward, and the head and eyes looking straight ahead

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Angular Momentum

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the reluctance of a bodey segment or object to stop rotating around an axis of rotation as determined by the product of the object’s mass, the distance from the axis of rotation, and the velocity of the object

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Anorexia Nervosa

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an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation, failure to maintain a minimally normal weight, an irrational fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, and a preoccupation with body shape

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Antagonist

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the muscle or group of muscles which oppose the agonist muscles

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Anterior

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a point or body part located in the front of the body

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Anterior Pelvic Tilt

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rotational movement of the pelvis such that the anterior superior iliac spine of the pelvis moves forward relative to the pubic bone

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Appendicular Skeleton

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the 126 bones that include the upper and lower extremities as well as the shoulder and pelvic girdles

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Appreciative Inquiry

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an approach to coaching behavioral change that focuses on exploring and amplifying an individual’s strengths and that which is good

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Arterial-Venous Oxygen Difference

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the amount of oxygen removed from the arterial blood and taken into the mitochondria within the skeletal muscle. Also called oxygen extraction

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Asthma

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a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lining of the airways within the lungs

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Autogenic Inhibition

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decreased muscle tension or relaxation of a muscle that is facilitated by stimulation of the golgi tendon organs

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Automated External Defibrillator

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a small portable electronic device used to analyze the heart’s rhythm and provide defibrillation of irregular heartbeats through the delivery of a small electrical shock

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Axial Skeleton

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the 80 bones that include the skull, spinal column, sternum and ribs

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Balance

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the ability to control the position of the body against external forces

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Ballistic Stretching

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a method of flexibility training that utilizes rapid bouncing movements in an effort to lengthen and stretch the targeted muscle group

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Basal Metabolic Rate

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the minimum amount of energy needed to sustain basic life functions while lying at complete rest, in the morning, after sleep, and in a fasted state

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Base of Support

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the points of contact between the body and the ground or another surface or object

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Beat

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regular pulsation that creates an even rhythm within music. Also referred to as a count

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Beats Per Minute

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the number of beats of the heart per minute. Also refers to the number of beats that occur within one minute of music

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Binge-Eating Disorder

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an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating significantly more food in a short period of time than most people would eat under similar circumstances, with episodes marked by feelings of lack of control

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Blood Pressure

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the pressure exerted by the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels, equal to the product of the cardiac output and the total peripheral vascular resistance

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Body Composition

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the relative amount of fat mass and lean body mass throughout the body, expressed as a percentage of body fat

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Body Mass Index

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a calculation used to assess body weight relative to height such that BMI is equal to weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared

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Bulimia Nervosa

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an eating disorder characterized by frequent cycles of binge-eating and inappropriate compensatory purge behaviors intended to prevent weight gain

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Calorie

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a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius

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Carbohydrates

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a macronutrient that serves as the body’s preferred source of energy

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Cardiac Muscle

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the extremely efficient and fatigue-resistant muscle tissue that comprises the walls of the heart

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Cardiac Output

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the total amount of blood pumped or circulated by the heart per minute, equal to the product of the heart rate and the stroke volume

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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a life support method using chest compressions and rescue breathing intended to supply oxygen to the brain and other vital organs

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Cardiorespiratory Endurance

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the capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the working skeletal muscles to support continuous aerobic activity

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Center of Gravity

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the point at which the body’s mass is concentrated and balanced between all three planes of motion

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Cholesterol

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a waxy, fat-like substance found in animal food products and produced by the liver of the body

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Chondromalacia Patellae

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a condition in which the cartilage lining the posterior surface of the patella becomes softened and swollen, progressing to fragmentation and flaking, and eventually to erosion of the cartilage down to the underlying bone.

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Chronic Injury

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a state of injury that develops over an extended period of time as the result of cumulative stress to tissue within the body

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Closed Kinetic Chain

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an exercise during which the distal end (i.e. hand, foot) of the working body segment is in a fixed position and remains in constant contact with an immovable surface

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Compressive Stress

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a normal force that acts to shorten or compresses a tissue

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Concentric

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the phase of an isotonic muscle action during which the skeletal muscle shortens

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Coordination

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the ability to integrate several movements of the body simultaneously and sequentially to complete a complex task

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DASH

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an acronym representing the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. A dietary pattern characterized by high intake of fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts; moderate intake of whole grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy products; and low in red meats, saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium

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Decisional Balance

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the process of weighing the pros and cons related to behavioral change or the adoption of a new behavior

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Deep

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a point or a body part located further beneath (internal) or away from the surface of the body

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Dehydration

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fluid losses that exceed fluid replenishment (i.e. replacement)

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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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muscle soreness that typically begins about 24 hours after a new exposure to a physical overload (i.e. resistance training) and peaks about 48-72 hours post-exercise

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Diabetes Mellitus

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a group of metabolic diseases characterized by an inability to properly regulate blood glucose levels

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Diarthrodial Joint

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a freely moveable joint containing a joint capsule articular cartilage, and a synovial membrane producing synovial fluid. Also known as a synovial joint

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Diastolic Blood Pressure

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the pressure exerted by the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels during the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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a set of dietary guidelines and key recommendations for the general public and 6 recommendations for special population groups published jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services

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Disordered Eating

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a broad range of maladaptive dietary behaviors, weight loss practices, and psychological disorders related to eating

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Distal

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a point on an extremity (e.g. arm or leg) located further away from attached end of the limb or further from the center of the body

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Dorsiflexion

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the movement that brings the top (dorsal surface) of the foot toward the anterior aspect of the lower leg

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Dynamic Stretching

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a method of flexibility training that utilizes slow, controlled, and rhythmic movements to actively increase joint range of motion

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Eating Disorders

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four clinically diagnosable conditions including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and feeding or eating disorders not elsewhere classified

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Eccentric

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the phase of an isotonic muscle action during which the skeletal muscle lengthens

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Elastic Deformation

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the instantaneous return of a deformed object to its original shape once an external force is removed

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Emergency Response Plan

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a written plan outlining the policies and procedures related to emergency response within a fitness facility

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Equilibrium

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a state in which forces acting upon an object are equal

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Eversion

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the movement of the bottom of the foot outward, away from the midline of the body

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Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption

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the elevated consumption of oxygen after the cessation of an exercise session. Also known as the oxygen debt

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Exercise

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a subset of physical activity that includes planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement performed to improve one or more components of physical fitness

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Exertional Heat Cramps

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painful involuntary muscle spasms, often affecting the lower extremities and abdomen, which may occur during or after prolonged strenuous exercise performed in hot and humid environments

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Exertional Heatstroke

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a life-threatening medical emergency characterized by dangerously high core body temperature, central nervous system dysfunction, and multiple organ system failure

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Extension

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a movement that increases the relative joint angle or moves two body segments further apart and back toward the anatomical position

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External Rotation

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a movement around the long axis of a bone or body segment away from the body

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Extrinsic Motivation

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motivation driven by or influenced by external factors or those outside of an individual

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Fast Glycolytic Muscle Fibers

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Fast Oxidative Glycolytic Muscle Fibers

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Fat

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a macronutrient serving man y important functions throughout the body including a source of energy during prolonged, low-intensity aerobic activity

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Fatty Acid Oxidation

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the bioenergetics system that supplies ATP during long duration, low-intensity exercise through the breakdown of fats (i.e. fatty acids)

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Female Athlete Triad

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the interrelated combination of low energy availability, amenorrhea, and reduced bone mineral density sometimes seen among highly active females

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First Class Lever

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a lever system in which two opposing forces (e.g. muscle force, resistance force) are located on opposite sides of a fulcrum

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FITT

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an acronym representing frequency, intensity, time, and type of activity, which is applied to the design of cardiorespiratory training programs

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Flexibility

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the ability to move a joint through a full, pain-free range of motion

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Flexion

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a movement that decreases the relative joint angle or brings two body segments closer together

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Force Arm

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in a lever system, the perpendicular distance of the muscle force from the axis of rotation

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Frontal Plane

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the anatomical plane that divides the body into the anterior and posterior sides

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Fulcrum

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the axis of rotation in a lever system

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Functional

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refers to an exercise that integrates multiple joints performing multi-planar, three-dimensional movement, which resembles activities of daily living or occupational activities

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General Adaptation Syndrome

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a concept proposed to explain the physiological response of the body to an imposed stress including the alarm stage , the resistance stage, and the exhaustion stage

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Golgi Tendon Organs

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sensory receptors located in the musculotendinous unit that are sensitive to changes in muscular tension and rate of tension change

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Ground Reaction Force

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the equal and opposite force applied against the body in response to the force applied by the body (i.e. foot) against the ground

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GROW

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a coaching model acronym which represents goal, reality, options, and what will you do

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Health

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a condition characterized by the absence of illness, disease, and injury as well as a state of optimal physical, social, and psychological well-being

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Health Belief Model

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a behavioral model that suggests an individual will modify their behavior to prevent a disease or an undesirable health condition if they are susceptible to the disease or condition

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Health-Related Physical Fitness

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a set of attributes including cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility

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Heart Rate

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the number of beats or cardiac cycles of the heart per minute

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Heart Rate Reserve

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represents the difference between an individual’s maximal heart rate and the resting heart rate

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Heat Exhaustion

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a common, yet potentially serious, heat illness often characterized by profuse sweating accompanied by cold, clammy skin

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High-Density Lipoproteins

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a lipoprotein that enables the transportation of lipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides through the bloodstream. Known as the ‘good’ cholesterol, HDLs are scavengers that gather and deliver cholesterol and lipids to the liver for breakdown and excretion

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HIPAA

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the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Regulates privacy of personal health information among health care providers and other covered entities

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Horizontal Abduction

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a movement of an extremity in the transverse plane (i.e. parallel to the ground) away from the midline of the body

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Hyperextension

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the continuation of extension beyond the anatomical position

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Hypertension

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chronically elevated blood pressure defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mmHg

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Hyponatremia

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a condition in which the body’s water-to-sodium ratio is severely elevated causing a decrease in plasma sodium concentration

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Inferior

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a point on the body located closer to the feet relative to another body part

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Informed Consent

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a document utilized to communicate the inherent risks and dangers associated with participation in exercise testing and training

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Intrinsic Motivation

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motivation originating internally or within and individual such as performing a task for the inherent pleasure, satisfaction, or personal challenge derived from the task

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Internal Rotation

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a movement around the long axis of a bone or body segment toward the body

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Interval Training

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a method of exercise training which alternates short bouts of high-intensity exercise with short bouts of low-intensity active recovery for the purpose of increasing anaerobic threshold and exercise tolerance

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Inversion

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the movement of the bottom of the foot inward, toward the midline of the body

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Isokinetic

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a muscle action during which the skeletal muscle exerts a variable amount of force at a constant speed of movement modulated by the exercise equipment

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Isometric

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a muscle action during which force is produced, yet the muscle does not change length and no movement occurs

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Isotonic

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a muscle action during which force is produced as the skeletal muscle shortens and lengthens to lift and lower a constant external load

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Karvonen Formula

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a calculation based on heart rate reserve that is used to determine the target heart rate during cardiorespiratory exercise

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Kilocalorie

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the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius. 1 kilocalorie is equal to 1,000

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Kinetic Chain

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the interconnected series of body segments and joints spanning from the feet to the head

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Kyphosis

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an excessive posterior curvature or rounding of the thoracic spine

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Lapse

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a temporary departure from a desired behavior or a temporary return to an undesirable behavior

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Lateral

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a point on the body further away from the midline or the middle of the body

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Law of Acceleration

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states that a force applied to an object causes acceleration of the object in the direction of the force that is proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass of the object

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Law of Action-Reaction

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states that when an object applies a force to another object, there is an equal and opposite force applied back to the original object

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Law of Inertia

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states that an object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion unless an external force acts upon the object

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Liability Exposure

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any situation that increases the risk of an injury, a medical emergency, or the severity of a medical emergency, as well as the risk of subsequent litigation

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Ligament

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fibrous connective tissue which connects bone to bone and provides passive stability to joints

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Lordosis

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an excessive anterior curvature or arching of the lumbar spine

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Low-Density Lipoproteins

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lipoprotein that transports fat molecules and cholesterol within the bloodstream. Known as the ‘bad’ cholesterol, LDLs contribute to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries causing atherosclerosis

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Lower Cross Syndrome

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a postural distortion pattern characterized by an anterior pelvic tilt, increased lumbar lordosis, internally rotated hips, adducted knees, and externally rotated feet

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Maximal Oxygen Consumption

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the highest amount of oxygen utilized by the body during maximal, exhaustive exercise, equal to the product of the maximal cardiac output and the maximal oxygen extraction

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Measure

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comprised of a series of down beats and upbeats that are organized into a pattern within musci

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Medial

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a point on the body located closer to the midline or the middle part of the body

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Median

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a vertical line down the center of the body, which divides the body into the left and right halves. Also known as the midline

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Metabolic Equivalent

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a unit of measurement used to define the absolute energy expenditure or oxygen consumption of a specific level of activity. Also known as a MET. One MET is equivalent to 3.5 mL of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight per minute of activity

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Metabolism

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the biochemical process of breaking down macronutrients to provide the energy by necessary to sustain life and perform activity

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Minerals

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inorganic micronutrient elements essential for the maintenance of normal physiological processes throughout the body

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Mitochrondria

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small organelles found throughout skeletal muscle within which ATP is produced aerobically. Known as the “powerhouse” of the muscle fiber (cell)

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Moment Arm

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the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum to the applied force

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Motivation

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the degree of determination, drive, or desire with which an individual approaches or avoids a behavior

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Motivational Interviewing

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a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change

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Motor Unit

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the functional unit of the neuromuscular system including the nerve cell (i.e., motor neuron), the branches of the nerve cell (i.e., axon, dendrites), and the muscle fibers innervated by the nerve

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Muscle Force

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in a lever system, the internal force generated by the skeletal muscle

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Muscle Spindles

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sensory receptors

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