Core 1
What are the dimensions of health
Physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual
What is a synovial joint?
A freely moveable joint, with synovial fluid. The bones have a joint cavity held together by ligaments. eg. knee
DRSABCD stands for?
Danger
Response
Send for Help
Airway
Breathing
CPR
Defibrillation
Identify 5 individual fitness activities
run, swim, weights, yoga, tai chi
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Health Promotion
Discuss the modifiable factors for Cardiovascular Disease.
Healthy diet, exercise, control of blood pressure
Explain the agonist/antagonist relationship in the down phase of a bicep curl.
agonist - tricep (contracting)
antagonist - bicep (relaxing)
What is STOP an acronym for and when is it used?
Stop
Talk
Observe
Prevent further injury
Used to assess the severity of non-life threatening injuries eg. tendons and ligaments (most commonly on a sporting field).
Identify 2 group fitness activities
Aerobic type classes and team games
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Defibrillation
Provide an example of the following Ottawa Charter action areas in relation to smoking:
- developing personal skills
- creating supportive environments
- building healthy public policy
DPS: mandatory health lessons for K-10, media campaigns on the effects of smoking, providing online information about how to quit smoking
CSE: sporting venues and clubs being smoke free zones
BHPP: increasing tax on cigarettes and tobacco, legislation requiring plain packaging
What are the health-related components of fitness? Provide an example of a test for each.
Cardiorespiratory Endurance- Beep Test
Muscular Endurance- Sit Up Test
Muscular Strength- Grip Strength Test
Flexibility- Stork Stand Test
Body Composition- Skin Fold Test
What are the signs and treatment for a diabetic suffering a hypoglyceamic attack
Signs - dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid pulse, shallow breathing
Treatment - Conscious - lollies or juice, unconscious - ambulance
Discuss the barriers to participation
Access to facilities, Convenience of use, cost, feelings about exercise, exercise as a priority, influence of other responsibilities
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Principles of social justice
What is the federal government responsible for in relation to health promotion?
Health financing, policies and program implementation
What biomechanics principles does a gymnast use when performing a handstand?
Principle of balance and stability:
- centre of gravity
-base of support
-line of gravity
What precautions would you need to take in the physical environment of a traffic accident
Potential danger: traffic, electricity wires, flammable liquids, glass, debris, fire
Protective strategies: protective barrier for the scene, hazard lights, warning signals, light the area, turn car off, call for help, DRSABCD
What is the target heart rate for the elderly during low intensity exercise?
Low intensity heart rate is 50 - 70 % of maximal heart rate
73 - 93 bpm
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linear momentum
Discuss the 3 principles of social justice and how each one is implemented.
Focus on support for the disadvantaged and creating equitable environments for all.
1. Equity eg. medicare
2. Diversity eg. multilingual brochures
3. Supportive environments eg. no smoking in clubs and pubs
Explain the circulation of blood through the heart.
Deoxygenated blood comes into the right atrium from the body, moves into the right ventricle and is pushed into the pulmonary arteries to the lungs. After picking up oxygen, the blood travels back to the heart through the pulmonary veins into the left atrium, to the left ventricle and out to the body's tissues through the aorta.
What are the legal implications of touching during first aid?
Touching without consent can lead to assault. Ensure consent is given if conscious. If unresponsive the law assumes consent is given.
Give an example of the commodification of fitness. How do you know if the information is credible?
Fitness Centre, Crossfit
Is it a recognised and endorsed institution have qualifications
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Gastrocnemius