section 1 Flashcards
chapters 1 & 2
What is obesity?
a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat, classified by a body mass index of 30 or greater.
what is the body mass index (BMI) of someone who is obese?
obese individuals have a BMI of 30 or greater.
what body mass index is considered overweight?
someone who is overweight will classify as a BMI of 25.0- 29.9
what does it mean for someone to be determined as “deconditioned?”
the individual has lost physical fitness (characterized by muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility followed by a lack of core and joint stability.)
what is Morbidity?
the state of having a disease
what is one of the most successful preventative medicines?
staying physically fit and eating healthy
NASM focuses on what type of practice?
NASM focuses on evidence-based practices.
what is kinesiology?
the study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.
what is evidence-based practice?
the use of current, best evidence in making decisions about client care.
what is the NASM approach to exercise training?
the optimum performance training model (OPT)
what are the 6 phases of the Optimum performance training model?
1- stabilization
2- stabilization endurance
3- strength endurance
4- muscular development
5-maximal strength
6- power performance
training programs need to address ALL components of health-related physical fitness. what are they?
-fitness
-flexibility and mobility
-core strength and stability
-cardio-raspatory
-balance
-plyometrics
-speed and agility
- resistance
what is the musculoskeletal system?
the combined interworking system of all the muscles and bones in the body.
a muscle imbalance is defined as?
when muscle length on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships.
the world health organization defines health as?
a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing- not from the absence of disease alone.
