PE Final Exam Flashcards
Flexibility
range of motion around a joint
Active Flexibility
ability to hold a position using only the tension of the agonists and synergists while the antagonists are being stretched
agonists
used for movement
synergists
cancel extra movement from agonists
antagonists
opposite moving muscles
Passive flexibility
the ability to hold a position using only one’s weight, the support of limbs, or some other contraption
Kinetic flexibility
capacity to execute dynamic movements of the muscles to bring a limb through its full range of motion in the joints
Isometric stretching
static flexibility; holding a stretch for at least 10 seconds
Ballistic stretching
uses repetitive movements at the end of a range of motion
Dynamic stretching
uses repetitive movements through the entire range of motion
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular PNF
contracting one muscle while stretching the opposite muscle (with partner)
Calorie or Kilocalorie
measure of energy content in food: 1 kilocalorie represents the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water 1 degree
Macronutrients
carbs, proteins, fats, water
Micronutrients
vitamins and minerals
Carbs
4 kcal/g
45-65% of daily calories