Some things to know
Do you want your resting pulse rate to be high or low?
Low
What is the combination of isometric and isotonic strength training?
Isokinetic
What is the term for doing certain exercise to develop different body parts
Specificity
When does REM sleep occur?
1-1.5 hours after you fall asleep
What is the term for a sport that you can do throughout life?
Lifetime sports
What is isometric exercise?
Exercise where the muscles contract and do not move
What are the two type of muscle fibers?
Fast twitch and slow twitch
Which components of an exercise program is most likely to lead to muscle atrophy is this isn't followed?
Frequency
Gradually do an exercise more than normal to improve performance
What is stroke volume?
What is an EKG?
It records the electrical impulses set off by the heart.
What does following RICE help us do?
Treat injuries
Regulating growth and stimulate tissue growth
What happens if you diet without exercise? Exercise without diet?
Diet without exercise - body not at its full potential, may not be able to handle stressful situations
Exercise without diet - body may not sufficient nutrients, or the body works hard to compensate for bad nutrition
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
Aerobic - your muscles need more oxygen than normal; long, consistent exercises
Anaerobic exercise - short burst of energy with oxygen use; helps with muscular strength
List at least four ways to determine fitness level?
Look in a mirror
Fat-skinfold measurements
Body composition (bone size)
Flexibility
Cardiovascular Test
Muscular Strength
Resting Heart Rate
EKG
What are the six components of every exercise program?
Type of activity
Intensity
Duration
Frequency
Maintenance
Motivation
Define the parts of the acronym RICE
Rest the injured area
Ice the injured area with ice and a towel to prevent swelling
Compress the injured area if possible with a towel or bandage to prevent swelling
Elevate the injured area above the heart to the heart to help drain fluid that might collect at the injury