ISSA Chapter 1 Vocab Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Biomechanics | the study of mechanical laws governing movement of living organisms |
| Chronic Diseases | Conditions lasting a year or more or that limits daily activities and/or require ongoing medical attention |
| Training Effect | The body's adaptation to the learned and expected stress imposed by physical activity |
| Resting Heart Rate (RHR) | The measure of heart rate when completely at rest |
| Blood Pressure | The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries during two phases of the cardiac cycle |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure measuring more than 140/90 Hg |
| Risk Factors | Variables associated with increased risk of disease or infection |
| Obsesity | An abnormal or excessive accumulation of bodyfat that may cause additional health risks |
| Joint | an articulation between two bones in the body |
| Cartiledge | Firm, flexible connective tissue that pads and protects joints and structural components of the body |
| Tendons | Strong fibrous cords made of collage that attach muscle to bone. |
| Metabolism | All of the chemical processes that occur in the body to support life including converting food into energy |
| Diabetes | A condition characterized by an elevated level of glucose in the blod |
| Heart disease | A term used to describe several different heart conditions |
| Ligaments | Short bands of tough but flexible fibrous connective tissue connecting two bones or cartilages or holding together a join |
| Cardiopulmonary Resusitation (CPR) | An emergency procedure involving chest compressions and often artificial ventilation to circulate blood and preserve brain function in an individual in cardiac arrest |
| Automated External Defibrillator (AED) | A portable electronic device that can identify and electronically correct heart arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, and tachycardia |
| Personal Fitness Trainer | a person who educates and trains clients in the performance of safe and appropriate exercises to effectively lead them to optimal health. |
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