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PHYSIOLOGY
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
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The study of the myriad functions in a living organism.
Specifically the study of the ways cells & tissues of the body function during exercise
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SPECIFICITY OF TRAINING
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Means the physiological adaptations to exercise are specific to the system worked during the stress of exercise
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OPTIMUM PHYSICAL FITNESS
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Defined as the condition resulting from a lifestyle that leads to an optimal level of cardiovasular endurance, muscular strength & flexibility as well as achievement/maintenance of ideal body weight
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CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
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Also AEROBIC FITNESS
the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver an adequate supple of oxygen to exercising muscles
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MUSCULAR STRENGTH
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Is the maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can develop during a single contraction
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FLEXIBILITY
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The range of motion about a joint
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BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
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Of a fit individual falls in the range of 21 to 24% for women and 14 to 17% for men
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CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM
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Is composed of the heart which pumps the blood, the lungs where the blood picks up oxygen, and the blood vessels which transport the blood throughout the body
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HEART
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The RIGHT recieves
the LEFT leaves
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