Nasm Section 1 Flashcards

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Obesity

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Excessive amount of body fat; BMI of 30 or greater

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Kinesiology

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Study of movement relating to anatomy and physiology

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Evidence based practice

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-Evidence for guidance & decision making.
-Peer reviewed research
-Prioritizing client values & expectations

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Musculoskeletal System

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All muscles & bones in the body

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Deconditioned

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A state of lost physical fitness
- Muscle imbalances
- Decreased flexibility
- Lack of core & joint
stability

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Overweight

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Weight greater than normal standards
- BMI of 25.0 - 29.9

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Muscle Imbalance

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Muscles on each side of joint have length-tension relationships

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Joint Stability

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-Support by tissues surrounding joint
-Maintain & provide control during movement

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Socioeconomic status

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Social standing a person or group
- education
- income
- occupation

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Morbidity

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Having a disease

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Mortality

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Risk of death or dying

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Homeostasis

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Maintain a relatively stable equilibrium

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Risk Factor

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Attribute, characteristic or exposure that increases likelihood of developing disease or injury

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Cholesterol

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Waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells

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Stroke

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Lack of blood supply to the brain
- Blockage in an artery or
- Ruptured blood vessel

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Heart Attack

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Blocked artery that supplies the heart with blood and oxygen
- Also known as myocardial infarction

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Heart Failure

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Heart can’t pump enough blood

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Arrhythmia

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Problem with rate or rhythm of heartbeat
- Too quick
- Too slow
- Irregular pattern

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