1. Fitness Health

2. Physical Fitness- –the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to extra demands. Biorythm- –a person’s natural energy cycle. Metabolism- –the rate at which the body utilizes food energy/calories. Basal metabolism- –the minimum amount of energy required to maintain the life processes in the body.

3. Body Composition –the percentage of fat tissue and lean tissue in the body –Essential vs Excess Fat vs Obese M -- 2 - 4% 6 - 17% >26% F --10 - 12%14 - 24% >32%

4. Ectomorph- –a person who is long-boned and has a lean body build. Mesomorph- –a person who has a muscular body build Endomorph- –a person who has a greater percentage of fatty tissue and a “round” appearance.

6. Strength Training – - exercise to increase strength (size) - increases lean body mass (metabolism) - increases bone density (osteoporosis) Anaerobic Exercise- –exercise occurring in the absence of oxygen Aerobic Exercise- –exercise which requires continuous use of oxygen for 20+ minutes

7. Resting Heart Rate- –Number of times your heart beats per minute –Usually a number between 60-90 Maximum Heart Rate- –220 minus your age. Target Heart Rate- –220 – age x percentage level you wish to work out –Usually a number between 65% and 85%

8. Safety issues when working out Equipment? Weather? Injuries?

9. Muscle Injuries Strains – tearing of muscle fibers Contusion – rupturing of blood vessels Tendonitis – inflammation of tendons

10. Cramps Tonic- –continuous contraction –caused by dehydration

11. Skin Injuries BLISTER continuous rubbing over the surface of the skin that causes a collection of fluid below the epidural layer

12. Bone Injuries Sprain – occurs to a ligament Fracture – break in continuity of a bone

13. Subluxation – bone comes out of socket but goes back on its own Dislocation – bone comes out of socket and needs help going back

15. Asthma Narrowing of the bronchial tubes with secretion of mucous. Causes – pollen, allergies, changes in temp (warm to cold, moist to dry), stress Signs/ Symptoms – problems with inhaling, want to sit leaning forward

16. Hernia – Protrusion of body cavity contents through the abdominal wall

17. Concussions Contusion to the brain caused by a blow to the head. Mouth guards can reduce the risks of receiving one

18. Treatment Prevention, Prevention, Prevention Care: R: rest I: ice C: compression E: elevation Why not heat? Icy Hot? Tiger Balm?