Describe the incidence of amenorrhea in female athletes versus the general population.
lose of period
caused by distruption in the normal hormonal signialing process between hypothalamus and the pituitray gland
causes :
- over trianing
- psypholocial stress
- low engery availability
- resticted nutrients
List those factors thought to contribute to “athletic” amenorrhea.
over training
phsyoclogical stress
low energy availability
limited nutrience
Discuss the general recommendations for training during menstruation.
List the general guidelines for exercise during pregnancy.
Define the term female athlete triad.
defined as medical condition that is commonly observed in physically active young girls and women involves threes components
1) low energy availability with or without disordered east
2) menstrual dysfunction
3) low bone mineral density
Discuss the possibility that chronic exercise presents a danger to (1) the cardiopulmonary system or (2) the musculoskeletal system of children.
List those conditions in individuals with type 1 diabetes that might limit their participation in a vigorous training program.
Explain the rationale for the selection of an insulin injection site for people with type 1 diabetes prior to a training session.
List the precautions that people with asthma should take during a training session.
Discuss the question “does exercise promote seizures in people with epilepsy?”
Graph the change in muscle mass and muscular strength that occur with age.
Discuss the factors that contribute to the age-related changes in muscle mass and muscular strength.
Discuss the impact of aging on VO2 max in both men and women.
Outline the factor(s) that are responsible for the age-related decline in endurance performance.
amenorrhea
absence or cessation of menses –> no menstrual period
anorexia nervosa
articular cartilage
bulimia
dysmenorrhea
epilepsy
female athlete triad
growth plate
sarcopenia
age related decrease in muscle mass
