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Health 1: Exercise & Physical Activity Test

E.M. Flood Health 9th grade English 70 cards

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  1. 1Define physical activityAny form of movement that causes your body to use energy
  2. 2Physical activity has many positive effects on _____, _____, _____, & _____ health.social; mental; physical; emotional
  3. 3Define physical fitness.The ability to carry out daily tasks easily & have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands
  4. 4What's the recommended amount of exercise a day?60 minutes a day
  5. 5Exercise/physical activity strengthens _____, boosts ____, and improves ____.bones; energy; posture
  6. 6Define exercise.Purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, & that improves or maintains physical fitness
  7. 7What are some mental/emotional benefits of physical activity?~ Stress relief
    ~ Mood enhancement
    ~ Better sleep
    ~ Improved self-esteem
  8. 8What are some social benefits of physical activity?~ Meet new people
    ~ Build new skills
    ~ Help manage stress
  9. 9Define sedentary.Involving little physical activity
  10. 10List some health problems associated with sedentary lifestyles.Type 2 diabetes, types of cancer, asthma, osteoporosis, weight gain, cardiovascular disease, mental problems
  11. 11Define cardio-respiratory endurance.The ability of the cardiovascular system to utilize/send fuel & oxygen to the body's tissues during activity
  12. 12Define muscular strength.The amount of force a muscle can exert
  13. 13Define muscular endurance.The ability of muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued
  14. 14Define flexibilityThe ability to move a body part through a full range of motion
  15. 15Define body compositionThe ratio of body fat to lean body tissue
  16. 16You can use different tests to evaluate each ______.element of your fitness
  17. 17Each test ____ a different element of fitness.measures
  18. 18What's an example of a cardiovascular test?Step test
  19. 19What's an example of a muscular strength/endurance test?Partial curl-ups & right angle pushups
  20. 20What's an example of a flexibility test?sit and reach
  21. 21Define aerobic exercise.Any activity that uses large groups of muscle groups, is rythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 minutes a day for 20-30 minutes
  22. 22Define anaerobic exercise.Intense short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard they produce energy without using oxygen
  23. 23What are examples of aerobic exercise?Dance, swimming, running, basketball
  24. 24What are examples of anaerobic exercise?Lifting weights & running a 100 meter dash
  25. 25How is aerobic exercise important for building cardio-respiratory endurance?They increase your heart rate, pumping more blood through the body. Overtime the heart and lungs adapt to the demands placed on them by working more efficiently.
  26. 26How does anaerobic activity improve muscular strength/endurance?It strengthens muscles in exercises called strength or resistance training.
  27. 27Define isometric exerciseUse muscle tension to improve strength with little or no movement
  28. 28Define isotonic exerciseCombine movements of the joints with contraction of the muscles that build flexibility as well as strength
  29. 29Define isokinetic exerciseExert resistance against a muscle as it moves through range of motion
  30. 30Flexibility reduces _____.risk of injury
  31. 31Do stretches slowly and hold for _____ seconds.10-30
  32. 32Stretching exercises improve your _____, _____, _____, & _____.flexibility; circulation; posture; coordination
  33. 33Define overexertionoverworking the body
  34. 34Define heat exhaustionoverheating of the body
  35. 35What are symptoms of heat exhaustion?cold, clammy skin & symptoms of shock
  36. 36What causes heat exhaustion?hot, humid atmosphere
  37. 37Define hyperythermiasudden increase of body temperature
  38. 38Define heat crampsMuscle spasms that result that result in a loss of water and salts
  39. 39Define heatstrokeWhen the body loses the ability to cool itself through perspiration
  40. 40Define frostbiteBody tissue freezes
  41. 41Where does frostbite most often occur?ears, fingers, toes
  42. 42Define frostnipPrecursor to frostbite; whitening of the toes, fingers, and ears
  43. 43Define hypothermiaWhen the body loses the ability to warm itself up
  44. 44Symptoms of hypothermia?Disorientation, confusion, body systems starting to shut down
  45. 45_____% of the body's heat escapes from the head.70
  46. 46The first layer of clothing should _____.pull moisture and perspiration away from the body
  47. 47The second layer of clothing should _____.provide insulation
  48. 48The third layer of clothing should _____.keep wind & water out
  49. 49Define windburnSkin is exposed to freezing wind, causing skin to be red, tight, & sore to the touch
  50. 50Define sunburnBurning of the outer layers of the skin
  51. 51Symptoms of mild sunburn?skin is red & sore
  52. 52Symptoms of severe sunburn?blistering, swelling, & pain
    (can lead to skin cancer)
  53. 53You can treat _____ by yourself, but _____ require medical treatment.minor injuries; major injuries
  54. 54Define a muscle crampA spasm or sudden tightening of the muscle
  55. 55What causes muscle cramps? What are treatments of muscle cramps?Tired, dehydrated, overworked muscles;
    drink cool water & massage sore muscle
  56. 56What's a strain?A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon
  57. 57What's a sprain? Symptoms?An injury to a ligament surrounding a joint;
    pain, swelling, difficulty moving
  58. 58What does R.I.C.E. stand for?R - rest
    I - Ice
    C - compression
    E - elevation
  59. 59What is a fracture? What does it require to heal properly?Any break in a bone; immobilization
  60. 60What is a dislocation?When a bone is forced from its normal position at a joint
  61. 61What is tendonitis?Tendons that are torn or stretched from overuse
    (Tendons: connect muscle to bone)
  62. 62_____% of spinal cord injuries are from sports.10
  63. 63What are complete spinal cord injuries?Spinal cord is severed, resulting in paralysis
  64. 64What are incomplete spinal cord injuries?When some of the cord is still intact, resulting in some movement & feeling
  65. 65What is paraplegia?Loss of movement in lower limbs
  66. 66What is quadriplegia?Loss of sensation in upper & lower body regions
  67. 67Spinal cord injuries used to lead to _____. _____ now has people living mostly normal lives.Death; advanced technology
  68. 68There are approximately ______ spinal injuries a year7,500
  69. 69What are concussions?A blow in the head that causes a swelling in the brain
  70. 70Seek a medical professional if you are experiencing _____ or ______.dizziness; memory loss

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Freshman/Health 1/Unit 3/December 2018
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