PEH Midterms Terminologies

The Principle of Overload

states that the body must work harder than that is used to in order for it to adapt.

The Principle of Progression

states that the body should experience a gradual increase in workload.

The Principle of Specificity

states that the body will adapt specifically to workload it experienced.

Boxing

is an intense activity which could last up to a maximum of 36 minutes (12 round x 3 minutes).

The Principle of Individuality

states that no two persons are the same and their rate of adaptation to the same workload differs.

Principle of Reversibility

is another way of stating the principle of disuse

short-term goals

is something that can be achieved that can be achieved in 6 months or more.

Long-term goal

is usually made of several short-term goals that build on each other.

Specific, Measurable, Attainable/Achievable, Realistic, Time, Exciting, Recorded

SMARTER

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

is a subjective method in identifying the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

One Mile Run

is a popular test to assess cardiovascular endurance. it is easy to administer because it requires minimal equipment and supervision.

One Minute Push-up

Test assesses muscular fitness of the muscles in the upper torso.

One Minute Curl-up

Test aims to assess the muscular fitness of the muscles in the abdominal area.

Sit and Reach

Evaluates the flexibility of the hip and the hamstring area.

Body Mass Index

Is a widely accepted tool to evaluate body composition.

Waist Girth

Is an tool to assess the relative amount of fat in the abdominal region.

Exercise

Is an activity that will stimulate the body the body to adapt and become stronger.

The FITT Principle

An acrnoym for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type

Frequency

an exercise program depends on the current fitness level and the type of activity performed

Intensity

refers to the difficulty level of the workout

Time

Duration of an exercise session is influenced by the intensity and type of activity performed

Type

Is influenced by the fitness goal and the current fitness level

Repetitive Movements

Performed over time can alter the normal movement pattern of an individual

Movement screening

Can be used to evaluate the presence of muscle imbalance

Squat

Is a multi-joint movement that has the ability to show neuromuscular deficit in the core muscles and the lower extremity muscles.

Lunge

Is another movement that evaluates movement stability and neuromuscular deficit of the lower extremities

Trunk rotation

Is a common movement in many sports that involve throwing

Push-up

Basic exercise that evaluates the strength of the arms and abdominal muscles as well as the flexibility of the shoulder joint.

exercise workout components

Warm up, exercise load, and cool down

Dynamic stretches

Are flexibility exercises that emphasize on the active range of motion and are performed without holding the joint for a period of time

Static stretches

Are exercises that hold the joint in a stationary position for a period of time