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Bones

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A bone is a organ. Bones protect the other various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, provide structure and support for the body, and enable mobility.

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Cranium

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The brain is protected by a part of the skull called the cranium. There are eight bones that form it: the ethmoid bone, the sphenoid bone, the frontal bone, the occipital bone, two parietal bones, and two temporal bones.

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scapula

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the scapula also known as the shoulder bone, is the bone that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).

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Ribs

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ribs are the long curved bones which form the rib cage, part of the axial skeleton. ribs surround the chest, enabling the lungs to expand and it protects your vital organs.

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Humerus

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The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm. It is located between the elbow joint and the shoulder.

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Sternum

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The sternum is a flat bone at the front center of the chest. The ribs and sternum make up what is called the ‘ribcage. ‘ The ribcage protects the lungs, blood vessels, and heart,

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Pelvis

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The pelvis is either the lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs

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Tibia

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The tibia is a large bone located in the lower front portion of the leg. The tibia is also known as the shinbone, and is the second largest bone in the body.

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Unla

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The ulna is a long bone found in the forearm that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger, and when in anatomical position, is found on the medial side of the forearm.

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fibula

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The fibula or calf bone is a leg bone on the lateral side of the tibia, to which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones

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Deltoid

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The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. It is located in the uppermost part of the arm, at the shoulder. Tendons attach the deltoid to the collarbone, shoulder blade, and upper arm.

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Pectoralis major

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Pectoralis major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle contributing to the thoracobrachial motion. It consists of a clavicular part and a sternal part, both converging to a flat tendon that inserts on the humerus.

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Biceps brachii

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The biceps brachii is a bi-articular muscle, which means that it helps control the motion of two different joints, the shoulder and the elbow. The function of the biceps at the elbow is essential to the function of the forearm in lifting.

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Tendon

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a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.

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quadriceps

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The quadriceps femoris is a group of muscles located in the front of the thigh. The Latin translation of ‘quadriceps’ is ‘four headed,’ as the group contains four separate muscles

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rectus abdominis

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The rectus abdominis muscle, also known as the “abdominal muscle” or “abs”, is a paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, as well as that of some other mammals.

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Speed

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the rate at which someone or something moves or operates or is able to move or operate.

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Agility

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Agility is the ability to move and change direction and position of the body quickly and effectively while under control. It requires quick reflexes, coordination, balance, speed, and correct response to the changing situation.

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Cardiovascular endurance is how efficiently your heart, blood vessels, and lungs to supply oxygen rich blood to working muscles during physical activity (aerobic activity like walking, running, cycling or playing a sport) for a prolonged period of time or for more than 90 seconds.

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Muscle

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a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.

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Reversibility

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This means gradually losing fitness instead of progressing or remaining at the current level

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The FITT priceable

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Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

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Progressive overload

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Progressive overload is gradually increasing the amount of overload to improve fitness

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Specificity

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Specificity means matching trading to the requirements of your sport

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Individual needs

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Personal fitness needs based on age, gender , fitness level and the sport for which they are training.

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balance

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an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.

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body composition

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Body composition is the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in your body. A healthy body composition is one that includes a lower percentage of body fat and a higher percentage of non-fat mass, which includes muscle, bones, and organs.

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cardio vascular

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Cardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood vessels and carries nutrients and oxygen to the tissues of the body and removes carbon dioxide and other wastes from them.

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coordination

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the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.

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flexibility

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refers to the range of movement in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints to induce a bending movement or motion.

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power

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the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

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Speed

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the rate at which someone or something moves or operates or is able to move or operate.

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Reaction time

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Reaction time is the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus. An example of reaction time is when a bug stings within 1 second of being approached.

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Muscular endurance

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Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time.