1. Chapter 3 - Exercising Safely
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2. PRICE Method
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3. The PRICE Method is… Next Vocabulary Term
The best treatment for a minor injury.
• Protect from further injury.
• Restrict activity.
• Apply ice to the injury.
• Compression or pressure.
• Elevate the injured area.
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4. Biomechanics
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5. the study of human motion and the effect that forces have on the body.
Biomechanics…
the study of human motion and the effect that forces have on the body.
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6. Heat cramps…
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7. Heat cramps…
a heat-related disorder which causes the muscle to contract violently and uncontrollably.
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8. Warm-up
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9. Warm-up…
the beginning phase of the workout session in which the body is prepared for a workout.
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10. Dehydrated…
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11. when body tissues lose fluids, particularly water.
Dehydrated…
when body tissues lose fluids, particularly water.
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12. Cool down…
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13. the tapering off period after completing the exercise session.
Cool down…
the tapering off period after completing the exercise session.
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14. Hypothermia…
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15. Hypothermia…
the breakdown in the body’s ability to produce heat which significantly lowers the body’s temperature.
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16. Heatstroke…
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17. Heatstroke…
a response to prolonged exposure to high temperatures that results in an elevated body temperature above 103o F.
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18. Shin splints…
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19. Shin splints…
an inflammation and tearing of the muscles and soft tissues of the lower leg caused by prolonged running on hard surfaces.
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20. Heat exhaustion…
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21. a heat-related disorder caused by lack of fluids and excessive heat.
Heat exhaustion…
a heat-related disorder caused by lack of fluids and excessive heat.
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