Fitness Safety and Avoiding Injuries

Flashcards focused on key vocabulary and definitions related to fitness safety and avoiding injuries.

Medical Screening

An assessment to identify diseases and disorders that could make it unsafe to participate in physical activities.

Safety Equipment

Proper gear needed for a specific activity to ensure safety.

Warm Up

Low-intensity exercises performed before the main activity to prepare the body.

Cool Down

Gentle exercises after the main activity to gradually bring the body back to rest.

Frostbite

Damage to the skin and tissues caused by extreme cold.

Hypothermia

Dangerously low body temperature caused by prolonged exposure to cold.

Overexertion

Overworking the body, often leading to health issues in hot weather.

Heat Exhaustion

A form of physical stress caused by overheating.

Heatstroke

A dangerous condition where the body loses its ability to cool itself through sweat.

Muscle Cramps

Sudden and painful contractions of the muscles, often due to fatigue or dehydration.

Strains

Injuries caused by overstretching and tearing a muscle.

Sprains

Injuries to the ligaments around a joint.

Good Sportsmanship

Fair and generous behavior in sports, promoting respect and honesty.

Skill Level

The competency level of an individual in a specific activity.

Exercise-related Injuries

Injuries that occur as a result of participating in physical activities.