Health and Performance - Cardiovascular System

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the key concepts from the lecture notes on cardiovascular health and performance.

Te Whare Tapa Whā

A Maori health model that emphasizes training principles and planning for health.

Components of Fitness

C A P M S M E F R T B A / A S B C: Coordination, Agility, Power, Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, Flexibility, Reaction Time, Balance, Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity, Body Composition, Speed.

Cardiovascular System

The system composed of the heart and blood vessels that facilitates the transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste.

Functions of the Cardiovascular System

Includes oxygen and nutrient delivery, waste removal, hormone transport, thermoregulation, and immune function.

Deoxygenated Blood

Blood that has low oxygen content and is carried to the heart via the vena cava.

Double Circulation

The process where blood passes twice through the heart, enabling efficient oxygenation and distribution throughout the body.

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

A leading cause of death globally, with lifestyle changes potentially preventing up to 80% of premature cases.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, important for overall heart health.

Immediate Effects of Exercise

Include increased oxygen demand, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood flow to muscles, as well as decreased flow to digestive organs.

Long-term Effects of Exercise

Strengthens the heart, improves blood supply, and promotes efficiency in oxygen delivery and muscle performance.

Training Heart Rate

Calculated as maximum HR (220 - age), indicating the intensity level at which one should train for cardiovascular fitness.