modules 5-6 growth and development and flexability Flashcards
what is the O-scale?
for individual physique assessment
used to replace the use of body fat predictions
general decription of o-scale is made of
adiposity (a-rating) - 6 skf
proportional weight (w-rating)
what is the stanine scale
a scale in comparison to the normal distribution
has 9 categories
3 types of physiques
balanced, adiposity or weight dominant
weight dominant physique
(a rating) is less that W rating
balanced physique
a and w rating are equal
adiposity dominant
a is greater than w rating
when the subject is moderately atheletic on the o-scale what happens
the W rating exceeds the a ratings because of more muscle mass
what does the Canadian society of excerise physiology (CSEP) Physical activity training for health (path) do?
assess muscular strength , muscular endurance, flexibility, aerobic endurance and body comp
what did Canadian health and experts do to skinfold measurements
removed them from assessment
what does the candian socities body comp analysis consist of
BMI
waist circumference
BMI from growth chart
BMI category
BMI risk
BMI WC risk
what is arthrology
study of joints
what is a joints function
provides stability or mobility
fibrous joints
fixed
two bones united that have no movement
cartilaginous joints
slightly moveable
joints united by cartilage