Foundations in Physical Activity
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
What is physical activity?
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The absence or insufficient accumulation of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (PA)
What is physical inactivity?
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The maximal amount of oxygen that can be taken and used by the body
What is VO2 max?
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A term given to the study and understanding of chemical properties and processes of biological systems.
What is biochemistry?
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The study of the human body is divided into the twin disciplines of ________ and ________.
What is anatomy and physiology?
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Any waking behavior characterized by a sitting or reclining posture and a low energy expenditure (≤ 1.5 METs)
What is sedentary behavior?
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These nutrients consist of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, serve as dietary sources of energy, and are required in relatively large quantities.
What are macronutrients?
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It is ________ alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor. (Cicero, 65 BCE)
What is exercise?
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The condition of equilibrium (balance) in the body's internal environment due to the constant interaction of the body's many regulatory processes.
What is homeostasis?
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One of the most popular and convenient leisure-time PA and exercise with a consistent growth in most developed countries.
What is running?
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These nutrients consist of vitamins and minerals, do not serve as dietary sources of energy, and are required in relatively small quantities.
What are micronutrients?
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_____ exercise is strongly correlated with the up-regulation of genes that mediate synaptic plasticity.
What is aerobic?
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Refers to all the chemical reactions that occur within the body, allowing the body to build, maintain and repair itself
What is metabolism?
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It is recommended to incorporate at least two days of _______ _______ on top of aerobic exercise for additional health benefits that aerobic exercise cannot provide.
What is resistance exercise?
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_______ intake before, and after exercise is considered important to ensure sufficient availability of glycogen pre-exercise and replenishment post-exercise.
What are carbohydrates?
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______ refers to the damaging effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which are released in small amounts during normal energy production at the mitochondria.
What is oxidative stress?
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US physical activity guidelines
What is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic PA per week?
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The most widely used objective method of PA measurement and is used in free-living and discrete settings
What is accelerometry?
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_____ serves as a major energy source at rest and during light to moderate-intensity physical activity.
What are fats (lipids)?
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The study of the movement of living organisms per the mechanical laws of motion.
What are biomechanics?
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