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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Aerobic | A type of exercise that is cardiovascular in nature and the focus is losing fat or muscle toning |
| Anaerobic | A type of exercise directed toward increasing muscle mass |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | A measurement of the relationship between height and weight. The higher it is, the greater the risk of chronic disease |
| Ergonomics | The process of designing work areas and devices to accommodate human physical characteristics |
| Hydrocallator | A machine that holds and heats gel filled packs for heat therapy |
| Kinesiology | The study of the movement of the body |
| Modality | A method of treatment provided by a certified athletic trainer other than exercises and manual techniques. For example, technology, ice, heat, and ultra sound. It includes methods used to protect an injury from further harm, such as taping, bracing, and padding |
| Passive range of motion | A type of exercise performed by a physical therapist that moves the joints through their available range |
| Proprioception | The awareness of an individual of posture, movement, and change in the equilibrium of the body |
| Sprain | An injury to a joint caused by the moving of the joint, such as an ankle or knee, past its normal and safe and range of motion. With it, ligaments are stretched forcefully, causing pain |
| Strain | An injury to a joint, similar to a sprain, except that a muscle that crosses the affected joint is injured |
| Strength | The ability of a person to be powerful or strong in muscular flexibility |
| Vo2 Max Test | A test done to gauge cardiovascular fitness by assessing an athlete's afficiency of oxygen consumption and cardio output. It's similar to a stress test. |
| Vasoconstriction | the narrowing of blood vessels. When blood vessels become narrow, blood pressure increases |
| Vasodilation | The dilation of the blood vessels in order to transport increased amounts of blood to and from a site where heat is applied. Blood flow is increased to an area of the body when heat therapy is applied |
| Hydrostatic testing | A method of determining body fat percentages in which a client is first weighed and then submerged in a large tub of water. Once this is done, the weight of the client in water is compared to his weight out of the water |
| Electrical impedance testing | A method of calculating body fat involving passing a low electrical current through the body and determining the resistance to the current. The amount of resistance is equal to a certain percentage of body fat |
| Body-fat-caliper | A method of determining body fat percentages |
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