Health Test 1 Flashcards

1
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Cardiorespiratory endurance is

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The ability of the body to perform large muscle dynamic exvercise at moderate to high levels of intensity

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2
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Cardiorespiratory system

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Picks up and transports oxygen, nutrients and other key substances to the organs and tissues that need them

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3
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Heart

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A four chambered, fist sized muscle , pumps blood to heart, arteries carry it away from heart

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4
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Blood vessels

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Classified under two headings. Veins carry blood to the heart, arteries carry it away

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5
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Respiratory system

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Supplies oxygen to the body and carries off carbon. A waste product

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6
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Heart beats

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At a rate of 50-90 beats a minute. It’s not good to have it high the muscle could wear out

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7
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Cardiac output

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Combination of faster heart rate and greater stroke volume means the heart pumps and circulates more blood per minute. Five quarts of blood is circulated per minute at rest, but up to 20 quarts per minute during intense excercise

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8
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Blood flow

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blood flow changes 15-20 percent of blood is distributed to the skeletal muscles, during intense exercise 85-90 % are delivered to working muscles

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9
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3 classes your body gets energy from

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Carbohydrates, fats, and protein

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10
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What does protein do

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Rebuilds body tissue and muscle

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11
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How many carbs for a normal diet

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60 %

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12
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What is the job of Fat

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Helps with immune system

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13
Q

A physically healthy lifestyle helps

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Generates more energy
Helps control weight
Helps manage stress
Most immune system
Well being and confidence
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14
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Active lifestyle offers protection against

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Heart Disease
Diabetes type II
Cancer
High Blood pressure
Depression
Osteoporosis- brittle bones
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15
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US adults that do not engage in recommended physical activity

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60%

35% are not active at all

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16
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Reasons people don’t exercise

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Not enough time
Lack of facilities
Motivation
Lack of commitment 
Fear of injury
17
Q

How many us adults are overweight

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70%

18
Q

5 components of physical fitness

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Heart health
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
19
Q

Resting heart rate

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72

20
Q

Obesity Percent

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71%

21
Q

Sedentary lifestyle risks

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Cardiovascular disease
Smoking 
Unhealthy cholesterol levels
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Obesity
22
Q

Exercise reduces the risk of ?

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Colon cancer by speeding the movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract and quickly eliminating potential carcinogens

23
Q

Regular exercise prevents

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The development of type II diabetes. Exercise burns excess sugar

24
Q

Non physical benefits of excercise

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Reduced Anxiety
Reduced depression
Improved sleep
Enhanced self esteem
Creativity 
Stimulates release of endorphins
25
Q

3 ways of assessing cardiorespiratory fitness

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1 mile walk
3 minute step test
1.5 run/walk test

26
Q

Fitness program should take into account

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Frequency of training
Intensity of training
Duration of exercise
Mode of exercise

27
Q

Fitness improves when you overload your body

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To do this increase the intensity frequency and duration of exercise

28
Q

Initial phase

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3 to 6 weeks exercise at low end of target heart rate

29
Q

How long before you lose your gains if you stop exercising?

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Body begins to detrain in 36-48 hours