midterms Flashcards
it is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle
Fitness Training
comprises a series of exercises that help evaluate your overall health and physical status
fitness test/fitness assessment
describes the components that comprise your total body weight, including your muscles, bones, and fat
Body Composition
during this, electrical signals are sent from electrodes through the soles of your feet to your abdomen to estimate your body composition
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
it is a generalized calculation of body fat based on height and weight
Body Mass Index (BMI)
during this , calipers are used to estimate how much body fat there is in a fold of skin
Skinfold Measurements
most common methods for estimating body composition
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Skinfold Measurements
measures how efficiently your heart and lungs work to supply oxygen and energy to your body during physical activity
Cardiovascular endurance training/stress testing
measures the maximum amount of force a muscle group can exert at one time
Strength Testing
measures the length of time a muscle group can contract and release before it fatigues
Muscle Endurance Testing
trainers use this to see how long you can keep up with the rhythm
metronome
vital in determining whether you have postural imbalances , foot instability , or limitations in your range of motion
Flexibility Testing
evaluates the flexibility and mobility of your shoulder joint
Shoulder flexibility testing/zipper test
this is used to measure tightness in your lower back and hamstring muscles
Sit-and-Reach Testing
used to measure tightness in your lower back
Trunk Lift Testing
is essential for overall strength , balance , and injury prevention
Core Stability
defined as movement where the body travels through space from one location to another
Locomotor movement
movement that moves around the axis of the body (the spine) rather than movement which takes the body through space
Non-locomotor movement
using both feet to move forward by steps
Walking
using both feet in a generally faster speed , one foot must be off the ground at any given time while performing this activity
running
the body must push off from one or both feet in performing this and then land on both feet . this can be done either vertically or horizontally .
jumping
requires the body to push off using one foot only and landing on the same foot
hopping
the person takes off using one foot, covering a large distance and land on the ground using the other foot period this can be preceded with a walk or run
leaping
a combination of a step and a hop where the person steps forward with a foot and hops using the same foot while bringing the other foot forward to step and hop & switch
skipping
a forward movement that starts with one foot forward bend at the knee and pushing up from the ground before landing on the position of the other foot
galloping