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increasing and decreasing the angle between two body parts are known as which type of movements Flexion (decrease) & Extension (increase)
Name anatomical boundary (plane) that exists between the left and right sides of the body (divides the body into two parts top to bottom) Sagittal Plane
which imaginary boundary (plane) divides the body into superior and inferior (top/bottom) parts Transverse (horizontal) Plane
two terms that are used to describe movements towards or away from the midline of the body Abduction (away) & Adduction (towards)
The circular (or, more precisely, conical) movement of a body part, such as a ball-and-socket joint or the eye. It consists of a combination of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction. "Windmilling" the arms circumduction
The upward & downward movement of the scapula (shrugging the shoulders) are known as which type of movements elevation (up) & depression (down)
which movements is rotating a joint towards the midline & rotating a joint away from the midline. Internal and external rotation
Name the 3 types of structural JOINTS ? Synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous JOINTS
which freely movable joints are most abundant in the human body ? Synovial
How many types of synovial joints are there Six
These six joints are all of what freely movable type ? "pivot, hinge, condyloid, saddle, plane, and ball-and-socket" Synovial
which joints are connected entirely by cartilage (fibrocartilage or hyaline) Cartilaginous joints
which joints allow more movement between bones than a fibrous joint but less than the highly mobile synovial joint. Cartilaginous joints
a tough but flexible type of connective tissue that joins bones is known as cartilage
which joints are connected by dense connective tissue consisting mainly of collagen fibrous joints
Synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous are all types of what joints
which joints are also called fixed or immovable joints because they do not move fibrous joints
Health & safety - NOP's are Normal operating Procedures
Health & safety - EAP's are Emergency Action Plans
muscle generates force and lengthens (lowering and decelerating) is which action Eccentric
muscle generates force and shortens (lifting or accelerating) is which action Concentric
muscle generates force and stays the same length (holding/ static control) is which action Isometric
Red and white blood cells are produced in red bone marrow TRUE/FALSE ? TRUE
Are the lungs located in the thoracic cavity or the abdominal cavity ? Thoracic Cavity
which blood vessels have non-return valves veins or arteries ? Veins
what would be progressed if the number of reps of an exercise was increased ? volume, strength, frequency or skill Volume
what would be increased as a result of long term aerobic endurance training ? blood vessel size, lung size, blood pressure or heart rate blood vessel size
which type of muscle contraction is most likely to induce DOMS ? Isokinetic, Isometric, Concentric, Eccentric Eccentric (eg as you descend stairs or a hill quadriceps muscle group contract eccentrically)
what type of muscle contraction is lowering a barbell in a biceps curl ? concentric or eccentric Eccentric
do the quadriceps muscle group contract eccentrically or concentrically as you descend stairs or a hill. eccentrically
Which body type are typically muscular, strong and solid, not overweight or underweight. Mesomorph, Ectomorph or Endomorph ? Mesomorph
Which body type is characterized by a small frame size and little body fat, maybe long and lean with little muscle mass. Mesomorph, Ectomorph or Endomorph ? Ectomorph
Which body type is characterized by higher body fat and less muscle, may appear round and soft. Mesomorph, Ectomorph or Endomorph ? Endomorph
during long term muscular endurance training which of these gets increased ? capillaries, fast twitch fibres, muscle length or creatine capillaries
what would be progressed if a stretch position was held for longer ? Frequency, Intensity, Time or Type (FITT) Time
Muscles only ever have one origin TRUE/FALSE FALSE
Primary Muscles used in a Bench Press flat or inclined Pectorals. Deltoid. Triceps brachii.
The % of carbon dioxide in the air is ? 8,6,10 or 4 % 4 %
which of these activities will best improve the bodys ability to withstand lactic acid bulid up ? Interval Training, Stretching, Shot Putt, Walking Interval Training
Which of the following is a cardiovascular adaptation to aerobic training? - Increased stroke volume - Decreased hypertrophy of skeletal muscles - Decreased number of neuromuscular connections - Increased resting heart rate Increased stroke volume
The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction or beat is known as ? SV Stroke Volume
Increased number and size of mitochondria is a long-term effect of endurance exercise on which muscle type ? Type 1 - Aerobic
Which body type is genetically advantaged in strength-based activities? Mesomorph
The ability of the body to respond to increased demands placed upon it during training is known as ? - progressive overload - individuality - adaptability - specificity adaptability
What is a limitation of using the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale to monitor exercise intensity? To be effective a visual RPE scale needs to be used
Which of the following is a health benefit of physical activity? increased LDL - Lowered HDL - Reduced risk type 1 Diabetes - Reduced Risk type 2 diabetes - Reduced Risk type 2 diabetes
LDL (low density lipo-protein) cholesterol levels - good or bad cholesterol ? Bad
HDL (High density lipo-protein) cholesterol levels - good or bad cholesterol ? Good
Physical activity increases peak bone mineral density and reduces the risk of fracture making it beneficial for what disease ? osteoporosis
Which of the following food groups of the ‘Eatwell Plate’ should be consumed in roughly equal quantities? Milk and dairy foods & meat, fish, eggs and beans
Severe dehydration may be caused when we lose what percentage of our normal bodily water content? 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 10
Which of the following can be closely linked to poor nutrition? - Clinical depression - Type 1 diabetes - Osteoarthritis - Obesity Obesity
the 5 components of health-related fitness are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition
A "RESPIRATORY" adaptation to aerobic endurance training is ? - Reduced cardiac output - Reduced stroke volume - Increased gaseous exchange - Increased lung size Increased gaseous exchange
The anaerobic capacity for boys and girls is not fully developed until the age of: A.10 B. 14 C. 16 D. 20 C: 16
power is a combination of strength and which other skill-related component of fitness? A. Speed B. Agility C. Endurance D. Reaction time A. Speed
which of these is recognised as the aerobic zone max heart rate ? - 65% - 75% - 85% - 95% 75%
volume of blood pumped from the heart in a minute is known as which type of output cardiac
amount of blood pumped from the heart per contraction is known as which type of volume stroke
the two types of respiratory muscles are diaphragm & intercostals
bad cholesterol is ? LDL low density lipoproteins
good cholesterol is ? HDL High density lipoproteins
what is the only fuel the body recognises and uses ? ATP Adenosine triphosphate
what is ATP converted to ? ADP Adenosine diphosphate
How ong does ATP last in the muscles in seconds 1 to 2
which type of training improves the bodys ability to withstand lactic acid & the removal of it Interval Training
which system produces the complete breakdown of carbs/fat & protein (in presence of oxygen) to produce ATP Aerobic System (with oxygen)
what is the best way to measure a persons fitness levels ? VO2max Maximal oxygen uptake
Aerobic energy production occurs in small cell structures called ? Mitochondira
Anaerobic Energy production (CP/Lactate systems) occurs in the muscle cells but (inside or Outside) the mitochondria ? Outside
Digestion System 4 Sources are ? Ingestion. Digestion, Absorption, Elimination
Average size of small intestine is about ? 22 feet long (size of adults middle finger wound)
major site of digestion where nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream small intestine
how many grams of fibre is recommended for adults each day 30g
which type of complex carb (fruits veg wholegrains cereal) cannot be digested by the human body dietary fibre
the bodys largest internal organ ? Liver
which organs secrete enzymes to aid digestion ? stomach & pancreas
Total fitness comprises of ? Physical - Mental/Emotional - Medical - Nutritional - Social
Muscular Endurance & Muscular Strength are sometimes combined & termed as ? Muscular Fitness
Optimal % body fat levels for women 21-36%
Optimal health % body fat levels for men 8-25%
name the six skill related (motor skills) components of fitness Speed, Power, Reaction Time, Coordination, Balance, Agility
what are the two components of Power Strength & Speed
Key Principles of training are SPAIRR Specificity - Progressive overload - Adaptability - Individuality - Recovery Time - Reversibility -
what movement occurs at the lumbar spine flexion
how many curves of the spine 4
connective tissue surrounding single muscle fibres ? endomysium, periosteum, myofibril, tendon endomysium
which joint allows adduction & abduction ? elbow, knee, vertabral, hip hip
what muscle rotates the spine external obliques
what muscle crosses the anterior of hip joint ? gastrocnemius, erector spinae, rectus abdominis, quadriceps quadriceps
moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body is which system ? Systemic
moves blood between the heart and the lungs is which system ? Pulmonary
what joint action occurs if the latissimus dorsi contract concentrically ? abduction, adduction, flexion, inversion adduction
when a muscle contracts and shortens it is undergoing which type of contraction ? eccentric, concentric, isometric, static concentric
the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint is called ? isometric
when a muscle contracts and lengthens it is undergoing which type of contraction ? eccentric, concentric, isometric, static eccentric
how long to start exercising after normal healthy childbirth ? 6 days, 12 days, 6 weeks, 12 weeks 6 weeks
governments recommended salt intake per day in grms ? 2/4/6/8 6
water is essential to the body in forming what ? blood plasma
long term effect of strength training ? decreased capillaries, decreased slow twitch fibres, increased hypertrophy, increased atrophy increased hypertrophy
what exercise component is essential in reducing the risk of blood pooling ? cool down
long term effect of muscular endurance training ? increased capillaries, increased fast twitch fibres, increased muscle length, increased creatine increased capillaries
what principle of training is adapted/progressed when gravity, range of motion & resistance manipulated ? Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type Intensity
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