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Abduction - ANSWER-movement AWAY from the midline of the body
Active- Isolated Stretch - ANSWER-suggested for pre-activity warm up; process of
using agonist and synergist to dynamically move the joint into range of motion. 5- 10
reps/ 1-2 seconds
Acute Variables - ANSWER-important components that specify how each exercise is to
be performed
Adduction - ANSWER-movement TOWARD the midline of the body
Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) - ANSWER-molecule produced by ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) - ANSWER-Energy storage and transfer unit in the cells.
When chemical bonds that hold it together are broken, energy is released
Agility - ANSWER-ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction
quickly while maintaining posture
Agonist - ANSWER-PRIME MOVER, main muscles
ex: chest press-> pectoralis major
Altered Reciprocal Inhibition - ANSWER-a tight AGONIST causes a decrease in the
function of it ANTAGONIST
EX: tight hip flexor (psoas) would decrease neural drive of the hip extensor (gluteus
maximus)
Altering Body Composition: FAT LOSS - ANSWER-< 10% of calories from sat fats,
increase physical activity, dec food and bev calories, limit alcohol, 4-6 meals a day,
avoid processed food
Altering Body Composition: LEAN MASS - ANSWER-postworkout window- ingest
protein and carbs within 90 minutes, spread protein throughout the day, 4-6 meals a day
Antagonist - ANSWER-Oppose Prime mover,
chest press -> posterior delt
Anterior - ANSWER-Reference in front of the body
Arthrokinematics - ANSWER-motion of the joints
, Arthrokinetic Dysfunction - ANSWER-biomechanical and neuromuscular dysfuction
leading to altered joint motion
ATP-PC system - ANSWER-simpliest and fastest, occurs without oxygen (anaerobic),
provides energy for high intensity, short-duration
ex: power and strentgh
Autogentic Inhibition - ANSWER-occurs when the neural impulses sensing tension are
greater than the impulses causing muscle contraction
B- oxidation - ANSWER-breakdowns triclgycerides into free fatyy acids to produce more
ATP
Backside Mechanics - ANSWER-Proper alignment, ankle plantarflexion, hip extension,
knee extension, neutral pelvis
Biomechanics - ANSWER-internal and external forces acting on the human body and
the effect produced
Body Mass Index - ANSWER-weight proportional to height
BMI= [weight (lbs)/height (inchxinch)] x 703
Bracing - ANSWER-when the abdomin, lower back, and butt muscles are all contracted
at the same time
Calorie - ANSWER-expression of energy, equal to 1,000 calories
Carbohydrates - ANSWER-Sugars, starches, and fiber. Provide the body with a source
of fuel and energy required for all daily activities
Cardiorespiratory Fitness - ANSWER-The ability of the respiratory system to supply
oxygen-rich blood to skeletal muscles during physical activity
Cognitive Strategies - ANSWER-aim to change a client's thoughts and attitudes toward
exercise and physical activity
Contralateral - ANSWER-refers to a position on the opposite side of the body
Core- Power Exercises - ANSWER-Rotation Chest pass, medball pulloverthrow, Front
MB oblique throw, soccer throw
Core- Stabilizing Exercises - ANSWER-marching, floor bridge, prone cobra,
prone iso abs (plank): Regressions- push up position, push up position w/ knees down,
hands on bench feet on ground
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