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Health 1 Test

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  1. 1What is physical activity?Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy
  2. 2Physical activities has many positive effects on _____, _____, _____, and _____ health.physical, mental, emotional, social
  3. 3Define physical fitness.The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands
  4. 4Physical fitness strengthens _____, boosts _____, and improves _____.bones; energy; posture
  5. 5Define exercise.A purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, & that improves or maintains physical fitness
  6. 6What are some emotional & mental health benefits from physical activity?Relieves stress from released endorphins, aids in relaxation, better sleep, improve self-esteem, & promotes the production of other chemicals that help combat anxiety/depression
  7. 7What are some social health benefits from physical activity?Meet new people, build new skills, & help manage stress
  8. 8An inactive lifestyle puts you at risk for a variety of _____.health problems
  9. 9Define sedentaryInvolving little or no physical activity
  10. 10List some examples of health problems that result from a sedentary lifestyle.Weight gain, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis
  11. 11What is cardiovascular endurance?the ability of the heart, lungs,
    and blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the
    body's tissues during long periods of moderate-to-vigorous
    activity
  12. 12What is muscular strength?The amount of force a muscle can exert
  13. 13What is muscular endurance?The ability of muscles to perform physicals tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued
  14. 14What is flexibility?The ability to move a body part through a full range of motion
  15. 15What is body composition?The ratio of body fat to lean body tissues, including muscle, bone, water and connective tissues
  16. 16You can use a different _____ to evaluate each element of your fitness. Each test measures a different _____.test; element of fitness
  17. 17What are some examples of tests?Cardiovascular tests (step test);
    Muscular strength/endurance (partial curl-ups & right angle pushups);
    Measuring flexibility (sit & reach)
  18. 18Using different forms of _____ improves the various elements of your _____.exercise; fitness
  19. 19What is aerobic exercise? List some examples.Any activity that uses large
    muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously;
    Running, swimming, dance
  20. 20What is anaerobic exercise? List some examples.Intense short bursts of activity in which the muscle works so hard they produce energy without using oxygen;
    Lifting weights, running a 100 meter dash
  21. 21Why is aerobic exercise important?~ Builds cardio-respiratory endurance
    ~ Increases heart rate and pumps more blood through the body
    ~ makes heart/lungs to adapt to the demands on them by working them more efficiently
  22. 22How do you improve muscular strength & endurance?~ anaerobic exercise
  23. 23Exercises that strengthen the muscles are known as ____ or ____ training.resistance; strength
  24. 24What are the types of strength training?Isometric; isotonic; isokenetic
  25. 25What is isometric exercise?Uses muscle tension to improve strength with little or no movement
  26. 26What is isotonic exercise?Combine movements of the joints with contraction of the muscles that build flexibility as well as strength
  27. 27What is isokinetic exercise?Exerts resistance against a muscle as it moves through a range of motion
  28. 28How do you improve flexibility?~ stretching exercises improve flexibility, circulation, posture, and coordination
    ~ stretches should last 30 seconds each
  29. 29Why is flexibility important?Reduces risk of injury
  30. 30What are some examples of reducing risk of injury?~ Getting a health screening
    ~ Know your physical limits
    ~ Obey rules & restrictions
    ~ Warm-up & cool-down
    ~ Practice good sportsmanship
    ~ Use proper equipment such as helmets and knee pads
  31. 31What is overexertion?Overworking of the body
  32. 32What is heat exhaustion? What's it caused by? What are the symptoms?~ Overheating of the body
    ~ overexertion in hot, humid atmosphere
    ~ symptoms of shock & cold, clammy skin
  33. 33What are heat cramps?Muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration
  34. 34What are heatstrokes?A condition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excess heat through perspiration
  35. 35What is hyperthermia?A sudden increase in body temperature
  36. 36What concerns come from heat-related injuries?Dehydration (excess loss of fluids from body) & smog/air pollution
  37. 37What is frostbite? Where does it most often occur?Body tissue becomes frozen;
    ears, fingers, & toes
  38. 38What is frostnip?Whitening of the toes, fingers, & ears. It is a warning sign of frostbite.
  39. 39What is hypothermia?A condition in which the body temperature
    becomes dangerously low
  40. 40What happens when one has hypothermia?Body systems shut down as the body loses the ability to warm
    itself.
    Disorientation and confusion occur
  41. 41How do you dress for cold weather?~ Wear a hat (70% body heat lost through the head)
    ~ Layers:
    Pull moisture and perspiration away from your body (Dri–Fit, ClimaCool or Under Armour).
    The middle layer should provide insulation (Wool fabrics).
    The last layer should keep wind and water out (Coated nylon).
  42. 42What is windburn?When the skin is exposed to freezing wind, causing skin to become red, tight, and sore to the touch
  43. 43What is sunburn?The burning of the outer layers of the skin
  44. 44What are the different severities of sunburn?~ Mild sunburn makes skin red & sore
    ~ Severe sunburn causes blistering, swelling & pain
    ~ Can lead to skin cancer
  45. 45What is the most dangerous time to be out in the sun?10 am - 4 pm
  46. 46Wear sunscreen & lip balm with a SPF of at least _____.15
  47. 47Apply sunscreen _____ minutes before and every _____ hours.20;15
  48. 48What is a muscle cramp? What does it result from? What treats it?A spasm or sudden tightening of muscles;
    tired, overworked, or dehydration muscles;
    drink cool water, massage sore muscle
  49. 49What is a strain?A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or a tendon
  50. 50What is a sprain? What are some symptoms?An injury to a ligament surrounding a joint;
    Pain, swelling, difficulty moving
  51. 51Explain the acronym R.I.C.ERest -> avoid using affected muscle/joint
    Ice -> ice helps reduce pain/swelling
    Compression -> Light pressure can reduce swelling (wrap with an elastic bandage)
    Elevation -> Raising affected area above the heart reduces pain/swelling
  52. 52What is a complete spinal cord injury?When spinal cord is completely severed, resulting in paralysis
  53. 53What is an incomplete spinal cord injury?When some of the cord is still intact, leaving some movement and feeling
  54. 54What is paraplegia?Loss of movement in lower limbs
  55. 55What is quadriplegia?Loss of sensation in lower and upper body regions
  56. 56What is a concussion?Results from a blow to the head & causes swelling of the brain

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Freshman/Health 1/Unit 3/November 2018
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