What You Will Do Define medical screenings and identify who needs them. Identify the types of information gathered during a medical screening. Describe the role your medical history plays in your overall levels of fitness.

Terms to Know medical screening obesity chronic disease asthma hernia medial history

Personal Fitness Screening At some time, you may have asked yourself these questions: What is a medical screening? What does it have to do with fitness?

A basic assessment of a person’s overall health and personal fitness. Medical Screening Medical screening A basic assessment of a person’s overall health and personal fitness. Term to Know A medical screening measures the individuals physical readiness to take part in strenuous activity. A medical screening also detects medical problems that may be aggravated by vigorous activity.

Medical Screening Medical screenings are important to people who have poor lifestyle habits. Medical screenings are especially important to people who are over 40.

Medical Screening Obesity A medical condition in which a person’s ration of body fat to lean muscle mass is excessively high. Term to Know Medical screenings are especially important to people who are overweight or suffer from obesity. Obesity is a major health problem in the United States today.

Medical Screening Chronic disease A disease that is ongoing. Terms to Know Chronic disease A disease that is ongoing. Asthma A disease in which the small airways of the lungs become narrowed, making it difficult to breathe. Medical screenings are especially important to people who have a known chronic disease such as heart disease or diabetes. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects a person’s ability to perform physically demanding activities.

Medical Screening The necessity of a medical screening varies with age. Age Frequency of Screening 6 to 15 16 to 34 35 to 59 60 and up Every 3 years Every 2 years Once a year Twice a year

What Happens During a Medical Screening? Hernia A condition that occurs when muscle fibers from the intestine protrude through the wall of the abdomen. Term to Know A complete blood count, or CBC Your height and weight An examination of your eyes, ears, nose, and throat Your blood pressure An examination of your lungs and heart For males, a test for hernia A medical screening may consist of the following:

What Happens During a Medical Screening? Medical history A record of past health problems and illnesses. Term to Know A medical screening carried out by a physician includes an update of your medical history.

Vocabulary Define medical screening. Lesson 1 Review Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. Recall Asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. 1. Vocabulary Basic assessment of a person’s overall health and personal fitness. Vocabulary Define medical screening. Recall What are some diseases that make a complete medical screening necessary before beginning a fitness program?

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