Chapter 1 Flashcards
(45 cards)
Obesity
a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Classified by a body mass index of 30 or higher.
Kineseiology
Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.
evidenced-based practice
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, and prioritizing client values and expectations.
Three fundamentals of evidence- based practice
developing individual professional expertise, staying current on the best sources of external evidence, and prioritizing client values and expectations
Applying best external evidence
using relevant research that has been conducted using sound research
Individual Professional Expertise
A fitness professional’s accumulated education, experience and practical skills.
Prioritizing client values & expectations
the unique preferences, concerns, goals, and expectations brought by each client to a personal training session
Muskuloskeletel System
The combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body.
Deconditioned
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
Overweight
A body weight greater than what is considered within normal standards; a body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9.
muscle imbalance
When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships.
Joint stability
The support provided by tissues surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement.
Socioeconomic Status
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation.
Morbidity
The state of having a disease.
Mortality
A state or risk of death or dying.
Homeostasis
The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium.
Acute Disease
An acute medical event or disease is any medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated and healed in a short period of time
Chronic Disease
A chronic disease is a medical condition that persists for a long duration or cannot be cured altogether, typically lasting for 3 months or more
What is the leading cause of death in both men and women?
Coronary artery disease
Risk Factor
Any attribute, characteristic, or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
Cholesterol
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells.
Stroke
A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in an artery or ruptured blood vessel.
Heart Attack
The action that occurs when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked; medically known as a myocardial infarction.
Heart Failure
A condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
