Vocab Flashcards
a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat, classified by a body mass index of 30 or greater
obesity
study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology
kinesiology
a practice that relies on evidence for guidance and decision - making and includes developing individual expertise, staying current, on the best sources of external evidence (ex, peer-reviewed research), and prioritizing client values and expectations
evidence-based practice
the combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body
musculoskeletal system
a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability
deconditioned
a body weight greater than what is considered within normal standards; a body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9
overweight
when muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships
muscle imbalance
the support provided by tissue surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement
joint stability
the social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation
socioeconomic status
the state of having a disease
morbidity
a state or risk of death or dying
mortality
the process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium
homestasis
any attribute, characteristic, or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury
risk factor
a waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
cholesterol
a sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in artery or ruptured blood vessel
stroke
the action that occurs when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked; medically known as a myocardial infraction
heart attack
a condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
heart failure
a condition that occurs when one or more heart valves do not function properly, causing shortness of breath and reduced oxygen supply to the body
heart valve problem
a problem with the rate or rhythm of a person’s heartbeat. The heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern
arrhythmia
a category of heart - related problems cause by the narrowing of coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle
ischemic heart disease
the process by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow
atherosclerosis
bodily movement that results in energy expenditure and encompasses many modes and intensities. Movement that is not structured exercise such as recreational pursuits (golfing, gardening, walking a dog)
physical activity
consistently elevated blood pressure
hypertension
the pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded
systolic blood pressure (SBP)
