P.E. Final
Vocabulary from the "Personal Fitness" packet.
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- Hypertension
- High blood pressure
- Weight Training
- Weight lifting, body building, conditioning and toning and rehabilitation.
- Cardiovascular disease
- Number one killer of Americans
- Body Systems
- Respiratory, circulatory and skeletal.
- Muscle Contractions
- Concentric, Eccentric, Isometric.
- Muscular System
- Allows you to move, breath, pump blood and digest.
- Heat Stroke
- A sudden loss of consciousness and extremely high body temp. Life-threatening.
- Contusions
- Bruises. Apply cold packs.
- Physical Fitness
- A level of individual physical ability which allows you to perform daily physical tasks.
- Heat Exhaustion
- Collapsing and excessive sweating. Immediately replace large quantities of water.
- Isometric
- Muscles pushing against an immovable object.
- Eccentric
- Slow Release of a contraction. Extension.
- Aerobic Exercise
- Vigorous activity that uses continuous oxygen, lasts longer than 20 minutes and builds muscular endurance. Includes soccer and cross-country.
- Hypokinetic
- Sedentary, inactive
- Carbohydrates
- Found in fruits/vegetables and grains. The most efficient energy source.
- Health-Related Fitness
- Prevention of diseases due to lack of physical exercise.
- Type II Diabetes
- Imbalance of blood sugar caused by insulin level changes.
- Lactic Acid
- Waste product of muscle use.
- Water
- Two liters need to be replaced every day and 70% of your body is made up of this.
- Resistance
- Amount of force you put on something.
- Readiness
- Another word for Fitness
- Heat Cramps
- Extremely painful muscle spasms. Replace large quantities of water and rest.
- Atrophy
- Loss of muscle size from lack of use for a period of time.
- Concentric
- Shortening of muscle. Flexion
- Osteoporosis
- A chronic disease caused by hypokinetic.
- Tendonitis
- The tendon is stretched or torn.
- Skill-Related Fitness
- Qualities necessary for better performance.
- Wellness
- A state of total health and well being.
- Muscle Cramps
- Tight contraction of a muscle that won't relax. Massage to relax.
- Strains
- Stretching or tearing in a muscle. Rest and apply heat to relax.
- Nervous System
- Coordinates and Regulates the functions of the body.
- Being Fit
- Looking and feeling better and having more energy
- Sprain
- Stretching or tearing in a joint. Apply cold packs and elevate area.
- Endocrine System
- Serves as the messengers through hormones.
- Proteins
- Found in meats, poultry and eggs. Essential for growth and repair of body tissue.
- Dislocation
- When the end of a bone is pushed out of the joint. The joint mst be set back into its normal position.
- Bursitus
- Inflammation of the bursa - protective layer between joints. Rest area to recover.
- Categories of Nutrients
- Water, Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals.
- Anaerobic Exercise
- Builds muscular strength and overall power of muscles. Includes football and weight lifting
- Obese
- 30% and above your normal body weight for your height.