The Body
The point at which two bones meet
Joint
Exposure to temperatures below freezing.
Frostbite
Living a physically inactive lifestyle.
A disease caused by above-normal levels of human growth hormone.
Acromegaly
Pushing a bone out of it's joint
Dislocation
Found in many joints, small sacs of fluid that aid in the movement of muscles over bones.
Bursa Sac
An injury that occurs to a muscle and or tendon. This injury happens when a muscle is overworked or a dynamic overload occurs.
Strain
The mobility of a joint
Range of motion
What does HI-RICE stand for?
Hydrate, Ibuprofen, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
A life-threatening condition that results from a buildup of body heat leading to salt or potassium depletion.
HEAT STROKE. Not Heat Stress.
Strong bands or fibers that support joints and hold internal organs in place
Ligament
A problem that occurs when a person loses a large amount of body salt through perspiring and the muscles cramp up.
Heat Cramp
Activity routine for strength conditioning that uses weights or machines to provide resistance against which the muscles can work.
Weight Training
Name the three types of joints in the body.
Ball and socket, hinge, pivot
An injury that occurs to a joint and ligament. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits.
Sprain
Flexible connective tissue found in many parts of the body to prevent bone from rubbing or grinding.
Cartilage
How long does it take a fracture to heal?
9-12 Weeks
Training principle that a body system, in order to improve, must be worked at frequencies, intensities, or durations that increase over time.
Progressive Overload Principle
Ability for a body’s tissue to be easily stretched or bent and able to return to its original size and shape.
Elasticity
Inflammation or swelling that occurs to the tendon when it is overworked.
Tendonitis
Strong fibers massed tightly together that join muscle to muscle and muscle to bone.
Tendon
Injury that happens to the strong, elastic material that helps prevent bone from rubbing. *Cauliflower Ear
Torn Cartilage
A type of exercise to improve basic body movement and muscle strength. This exercise does not require the body to increase its use of oxygen but centers on specific groups of muscles.
Anaerobic
Hormones of a certain chemical type that occur naturally in the body, some of which promote muscle growth
Steroids
Name the 5 benefits of physical fitness.
Cardiovascular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Body Composition
Flexibility