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Decks in this class (13)

UNIT 1: Energy Systems
What is adenosine triphosphate 3,
How exactly does atp create energy 2,
Why does atp need to be replenished
19  cards
Cardiovascular System
What are the three layers of the ...,
The cardiovascular system is comp...,
The main functions of the cardiov...
40  cards
Vascular System
What is blood composed of,
What are the characteristics of t...,
What is the function of the arteries
19  cards
Respiratory System
The alveoli features 5,
Mechanics of breathing inhalation 4,
Mechanics of breathing exhalation 4
38  cards
Neuromuscular System
What is the neuromuscular system,
What does the neuromuscular syste...,
What is the role of acetylcholine...
13  cards
Components & Preparation
Health related fitness components,
Skill related fitness components,
Define health
36  cards
Fatigue & the Recovery Process
Define lactate threshold,
Why is the lactate threshold impo...,
How is the lactate threshold meas...
12  cards
Principles of Training
In order to improve fitness it is...,
Progression,
What does that gradual increase i...
16  cards
Methods of Training
Continuous training 3,
How can intensity be increased to...,
How can knowledge of an individua...
41  cards
Long-Term Adaptations to Exercise
What is cardiac hypertrophy,
What is muscular hypertrophy,
Aerobic adaptations muscles
11  cards
UNIT 2: Musculoskeletal System
Define ossification,
Which two skeletons can the bones...,
Axial skeleton functions 3
34  cards
Planes and Axes
What are planes of movement,
Frontal plane 2,
Sagittal plane 2
9  cards
Biomechanical Principles
Define force,
What can a force against a body a...,
What can a force cause a moving b...
12  cards

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