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Integrated Training Approach - CORRECT ANSWERS Includes: flexibility/mobility, core
strength/stability, cardio, balance, resistance, plyometrics and speed/quickness/agility
OPT Model - CORRECT ANSWERS Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance
Phase 2: Strength Endurance
Phase 3: Muscular Development
Phase 4: Maximal Strength
Phase 5: Power
Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWERS The process by which the human body strive to maintain
a relatively stable equilibrium
% of Healthcare Costs Towards Chronic Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS 90% in the United
States
Cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWERS A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
Metric Formula for BMI - CORRECT ANSWERS weight (kg) / height (m²)
Imperial Formula for BMI - CORRECT ANSWERS 703 × weight (lb) ÷ [height (in.)]2
,Stroke - CORRECT ANSWERS A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a
blockage in an artery or a ruptured blood vessel
Heart Attack - CORRECT ANSWERS The action that occurs when all an artery supplying the
heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked
Heart Failure - CORRECT ANSWERS A condition in which the heart can't pump enough
blood to meet the body's needs
Arrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWERS A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person's
heartbeat; too slowly, quickly or irregular
Ischemic Heart Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS A category of heart-related problems cause by
the narrowing of coronary arteries
Atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWERS The processes by which plaque is formed in the
arteries leading to reduced blood flow
Physical Activity - CORRECT ANSWERS Bodily movement that results in energy expenditure
and encompasses many modes and intensities. Movement that is not structured exercise
such as recreational pursuits (e.g., golfing, gardening, and walking a dog)
Systolic Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS Pressure in arteries and other blood vessels
when the heart is beating
Diastolic Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS Pressure in arteries and other blood vessels
when the heart is between beats
Stage 2 Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWERS >140 or >90
,Crisis Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWERS 180/120
Two Types of Cholestrol - CORRECT ANSWERS Low density lipoprotein and high density
lipoprotein
Low-Density Lipoprotein - CORRECT ANSWERS Makes up the plaque that clogs arteries
High-Density Lipoprotein - CORRECT ANSWERS Does not clog arteries and helps remove
LDL's
Diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS Chronic metabolic disorder, caused by insulin deficiency,
which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein
Type 1 Diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS Pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, which helps
transport glucose in cells to be used for energy; typically genetic
Type 2 Diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS Insulin is still produced but not used properly by cells
Insulin Resistance - CORRECT ANSWERS Inability of cells to respond to insulin
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS An umbrella term for chronic
respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow
limitation and accelerated decline of lung function
Skeletal Muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS The type of muscle tissue that connects to bones and
generates the forces that create movement
Ankle Sprain - CORRECT ANSWERS Occurs when an ankle is rolled, twisted or turned, which
results in the stretching or tearing of the ligaments that hold the bones of the ankle together
and connect it to the foot and lower leg
Plantar Fascitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Involves inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of
the foot that connects the heel bone to the toes
, Patellar Tendonitis - CORRECT ANSWERS An injury or inflammation of tendon that connects
the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - CORRECT ANSWERS A stretch, partial tear or complete tear of
the anterior cruciate ligament; ACL
Medial Collateral Ligament - CORRECT ANSWERS A stretch, partial tear or complete tear of
the medial collateral ligament; MCL
Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex - CORRECT ANSWERS Made up of the lumbar spine, pelvis,
abdomen and hip musculoskeletal structures; referred to as the core
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS Shoulder pain caused by rotator
cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder
Extrinsic Motivation - CORRECT ANSWERS When someone participates in an activity or
behavior for recognition or reward
Intrinsic Motivation - CORRECT ANSWERS When people engage in an activity or behavior
because they feel a sense of satisfaction; relates to long-term adherence
Behavior Change Techniques - CORRECT ANSWERS Active elements for intervention
strategies that affect the determinants of behavior
Human Movement System - CORRECT ANSWERS The collective components and structures
that work together to move the body
Kinetic Chain - CORRECT ANSWERS A concept that describes the human body as a chain of
interdependent links that work together to perform movement
Nervous System - CORRECT ANSWERS A specialized network of nerves that transmit info
within the human body
Neuron - CORRECT ANSWERS A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
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