Exam (elaborations)
C458 (HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS) EXAM STUDY GUIDE NOTES WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
- Course
- Institution
C458 (HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS) EXAM STUDY GUIDE NOTES WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
[Show more]
Content preview
C458 (HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS) EXAM STUDYGUIDE NOTES WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
Isotonic exercise
✔✔Muscular contractions occur without movement of the involved parts
of the body
Hypertrophy
✔✔Enlargement of muscle size
Overtraining syndrome
✔✔The results are hormonal, nutritional, mental/emotional, muscular,
neurological and other imbalances
Cardiorespiratory endurance
✔✔CRE, also known as aerobic fitness, and balls performing exercise at
moderate level of intensity for extended period. Improves bodies
consumption of oxygen
Tension principle
✔✔Maintain slow, continuous tension on muscles to maximize red fiber
involvement. Flex the targeted muscles antagonist muscle throughout the
set.
Specificity of training principal
✔✔What you doing the gym should be relevant and appropriate to your
desired outcome. Training must go from general at the beginning to
specific does the program progresses.
,Concentric muscle contraction
✔✔One type of iso tonic contraction; occurs when the muscle shortens.
Eccentric muscle contraction
✔✔One type of isotonic contractions; occurs when the muscle lengthens.
Static stretch
✔✔Used to stretch muscles when the body is at rest; composed of various
techniques that gradually length of the muscle to elongated position and
hold a position for 30 seconds to two minutes.
One repetition maximum
✔✔The maximum amount of force that can be generated in one maximal
contraction.
Target heart rate ranges
✔✔Defined as the minimum number of heartbeats of a given amount of
time in order to reach the level of exertion necessary for cardiovascular
fitness; specific to a persons age gender or physical fitness.
FITT principal for cardiovascular fitness
✔✔Frequency. Intensity. Time. Type. The ability of the body to work
continuously for extended periods of time.
Muscular endurance
✔✔The ability to move your body or an abject repeatedly without getting
tired.
, Overuse injury
✔✔Any type of muscle or joint injury that's caused by repetitive trauma
Diabetes type 1
✔✔Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, usually caused by lack of insulin
secretion.
Diabetes type 2
✔✔Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, considered a metabolic
disease and that beta cells of pancreas secretes too little insulin and there
are insufficient numbers of insulin receptors on target cells, defective
receptors do not respond normally to insulin. Onset is gradual but may
also be caused by obesity and sedentary lifestyles
Obesity
✔✔A disorder involving excess of body fat that increases the risk of
health problems. Occurs when persons body mass index is 30 or greater.
Main symptom is excess of body fat. Treatment is lifestyle changes such
as diet and exercise. More than 3 million US cases per year.
Sympathetic nervous system
✔✔Part of autonomic nervous system. Part of nervous system that serves
the Excelerator heart rate, constrict blood vessels, and raise blood
pressure, often termed the fight or flight response.
Melanoma
✔✔Occurs when pigment producing cells that give color to the skin
become cancerous. Symptoms might include a new, unusual growth or a
change in the existing mall. Can occur anywhere on the body. Treatment
may involve surgery, radiation, medications or chemotherapy.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller saraciousstuvia. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.29. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72841 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now