Phys Ed Vocab Test

Front

Related to heart strength; any activity raising heart rate into target zone.

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Cardiovascular Endurance

Front

Max force exerted by a muscle, measured by One Rep Max (1RM).

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Muscular Strength

Front

Body's ability to work for long periods.

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Muscular Endurance

Front

A joint's ability to move through a full range of motion.

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Flexibility

Front

Fat, bone, water, and muscle percentages in human bodies.

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Body Composition

Front

Principle stating specific exercises develop specific body aspects; only overloaded muscle groups adapt.

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Specificity

Front

Chronic muscle overloading through exercise leads to adaptation.

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Overload

Front

Principle of exercise: start slow, increase gradually as body adapts to training.

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Progression

Front

Body adapts to exercise over time.

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Adaptation

Front

When exercise stops, adaptations revert to their original state.

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Reversibility