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2 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.

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

4 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?

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

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

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

8 Medical Screening Medical screenings are especially important to people who have a known chronic disease such as heart disease or diabetes. Chronic disease A disease that is ongoing. Terms to Know Asthma is a chronic disease that affects a person’s ability to perform physically demanding activities. 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.

9 Medical Screening The necessity of a medical screening varies with age. AgeFrequency of Screening 6 to to to and up Every 3 years Every 2 years Once a year Twice a year

10 What Happens During a Medical Screening? 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: Hernia A condition that occurs when muscle fibers from the intestine protrude through the wall of the abdomen. Term to Know

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

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

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