Chap 1 Flashcards
(30 cards)
what is physical activity
activities of daily living that include movement that humans perform
what is exercise
structured movement process for the purpose of improving fitness and performance
what is sport and athletic competition
movement in structured or organized activities that involve a competitive aspect
Who is Steven Hales
made the measurement of blood pressure
Who is Kraus Webber
made the physical fitness test
What does hypo-kinetic mean?
Little movement
What are the 4 types of research
Basic, Applied, Quantitate, qualitative
how do the systems of the body work to respond
through physical activity, and disease conditions
exercise science professionals need…
- Knowledge of how all systems function
- understanding of systems integration
What is the primary function of nervous system
control systems of the body
primary component of nervous system
neuron
Nervous system responds to…
acute challenges of the body
important consideration for nervous system
disease conditions (cerebral palsy) Sport performance (Controlling movement)
Primary function of muscular system
provide movement
primary component of muscular system
Muscle fibers
types of muscles
Skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Hypertrophy
enlargement of organ from the increase of size
What is hyperplasia
enlargement of organ or cell because of abnormal increase in cells in the tissue
primary function of skeletal system
- Structure framework of body
- protects underlying tissues and organs
- provides lever system for movement
- serves as storage area for minerals
primary component of skeletal system
minerals and cell bones
serious disease condition of skeletal system
osteoporosis
red blood cells
carry oxygen
erythropoietin (EPO)
hormone that regulates the production of red blood cells
primary function of cardiovascular system
- transports oxygen and nutrients
- removes waste products from the body
