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blood pressure
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- important measure of cardiac function
- 2 components
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what are the 2 components of blood pressure
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- systolic BP
2. Diastolic BP
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Systolic BP (blood pressure)
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- during ventricular contraction (systole)
- how hard heart works
- strain against arterial walls during contraction
- normal: 120 mm Hg
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Diastolic BP (blood pressure)
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- during heart relaxation (diastole)
- indicates peripheral BP (outside of heart)
- normal: 70-80 mm Hg
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cardiac output
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- the amount of blood pumped into the aorta each minute
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stroke volume
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- amount of blood (ml) pumped out of left ventricle per heartbeat
- resting: 70 ml
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heart rate
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- rhythmical contraction of the heart walls (beats per minute, bp)
- resting: 40-70 bpm
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intensity of work (heart)
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- estimated by measuring heart rate via carotid or radial pulse
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Peripheral circulatory system
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- consists of blood vessels made up of layers of tissue
- smooth muscle cell layer allow vessels to contract
- regulates blood flow throughout body
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venules
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small vessels that branch from veins
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valves
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open with blood flowing towards the heart, close with blood flowing away to prevent back flow
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plasma
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transport fluid
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platelets
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clot-forming component
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hematocrit
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% of blood made up of RBC’s
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hemoglobin
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protein and iron molecule inside RBC’s that binds to up to 4 O2
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arterial-venous oxygen difference (a-v O2)
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- difference between O2 level in blood leaving and returning to the lungs
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erythropoietin
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- produced by kidneys
- controls reticulocytes
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reticulocytes
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- new RBC’s with more hemoglobin
- produced in bone marrow
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transport of CO2
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- tissues > blood > lungs > air
- helps regulate body: ionic equilibrium, pH balance
- CO2 transport to the lungs occurs in one of 3 ways
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O2 uptake
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- measured as VO2 - volume of oxygen consumed in a given amount of time
- limit of O2 that can me consumed; maximal aerobic power (VO2max)
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factors affecting O2 delivery
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- cardiac output, hematocrit
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factors affecting O2 uptake
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O2 extraction, capillarization
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respiratory system
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- delivers oxygenated air to blood
- removes CO2 from blood
- regulates acid-base balance
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conduction zone
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filters, humidifies and adjusts air to body’s temperature
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respiratory zone
gas exchange
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respiration (3 aspects)
1. ventilation- inspiration,expiration
2. gas exchange (via diffusion)- between air and blood, between blood and other tissue
3. Oxygen utilization- at the tissues, cellular respiration
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exercise effects on cardiorespiratory system (4)
cardiac output- larger stria and ventricles size, walls thickness
capillary supply- increased number muscle capillaries and their blood flow, increased surface area and decreased distance between blood and tissues
blood volume- increased number of rbc's, increased total blood volume ventilation- exercise, training
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altitude
- thin air
- hyperventilation
- acute mountain sickness
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temperature
at rest: body heat radiates tot he surrounding air
| during exercise: body heat must be released by additional means, 80% of energy released as heat
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exercise in the heat
- cardiorespiratory system works harder at a given intensity
- increased sweating (hyperthermia/heat stroke)
- increased heart rate (peripheral vasodilation)
- decreased stroke volume
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exercise in the cold
- influenced by ambient temperature, wind conditions, and wetness
- hypothermia, peripheral vasoconstriction
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heart layers
1. endocardium (innermost)
2. myocardium (middle)
3. epicardium (outer)
- pericardium - protective sac containing pericardial fluid
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the science of biomechanics
the science that examines the forces acting upon and within a biological structure and the effects produced by such forces
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quantitive vs. qualitative analysis
depends on environment, availability of high-tech equipment
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quantitive analysis
- using high-tech instrumentation
- usual intended for researchers
measuring variables to optimize athletic performance
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qualitative analysis
- using sight and hearing
- usual done by coaches and teachers
- "observe, analyze, and correct"
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kinematic vs. kinestics
two ways to describe human motion
1. without reference to forces causing motion
2. describing motion in terms of forces that cause it
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kinematics
- describing human motion without its forces
- focusing on motion's spatial and timing characteristics
measurements: position, displacement, velocity, acceleration, measured with respect to time
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kinetics
- describing forces leading to motion
- internal forces: muscles pulling on bones
- external forces: without contact (gravity), from contact with ground, opponent, or equipment
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models of human motion
particle model- dot represents centre of mass
stick figure model- body segments= sticks
rigid body segment model- body segments = irregular 3D volume
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mass
- quantity of matter in an object
| - a measure of linear inertia
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moment of inertia
- reluctance of rotating object to change state of angular motion (rotation)
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gravity
- force of attraction between 2 bodies
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types of motion
- linear motion/translation
- angular motion/rotation
- ^ ^ = general motion
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causes of motion
- application of internal or external forces
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linear motion
force acting on centre of mass/pivot point
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angular motion
force not acting on centre of mass/pivot point and result in torque (movement of force)
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lever system
mechanical device performing angular motion
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how do levers work
- force is applied and if greater then resistance
| - torque = force arm x force
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types of levers
- first class, second class, third class
| - differ based on mechanics & position of axis, resistance, force
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first class levers
applied force and resistance on opposite side of axis, at un/equal distance from one another (crowbar, head flexion)
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second class levers
applied force and resistance on same side of axis (wheel barrow, toe raise)
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third class levers
applied force and resistance on same side of axis; force closer to the axis (fishing, forearm flexion)
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law of inertia
1st law
| objects will not change their state of motion unless acted o by an unbalanced external force
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law of acceleration
2nd law
| objects will experience a change in velocity or acceleration proportional to the unbalanced external force
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law of action-reaction
3rd law
for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; forces act in pairs that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction
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fluid dynamics
knowledge of the forces generated by a fluid environment such as water, air
(gymnastics and dance unaffected)
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drag
type of fluid force
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profile drag
caused by objects size and shape
- characterized by turbulent flow
- main form of drag in fast moving sports
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surface drag
caused by objects roughness
| - boundary layer, laminar flow, turbulent flow
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magnus effect
- a rotating body carries a boundary layer that interacts with surrounding air
(net difference in pressure on opposite sides of rotating object)
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equilibrium
a state of a system not experiencing a change in direction and speed
- static equilibrium: body's at rest
dynamic equilibrium: body's moving at constant velocity
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balance
process where body's equilibrium is controlled for a purpose
affected by: 1. base of support
2. location of line of gravity
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stability
a measure of the difficulty with which equilibrium can be disturbed
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elasticity
capacity of a tissue to return to its original shape after removal of a load
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area
strength of material
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slope
stiffness (or resistance to deformation) of the material
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rehabilitation
- therapists restoration of injured tissue + patients participation
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Inflammatory response phase
- 2-4 days
| - begins at time of injury
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fibroblastic repair phase
- hours-6 weeks
- repair and scar formation
granulation tissue fills the gap
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maturation- remodelling phase
- 3 weeks-years
- remodeling or realigning of scar tissue
- morre agressive stretching and strengthening
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contusions
- bruise
| - compressing force crushes tissue
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myositis ossificans
abnormal bone formation in a severe contusion (bruise)
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strain
tendon or muscle tissue is stretched or torn
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sprain
ligament or joint capsule is stretched or torn
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grades of sprains and strains
grade 1
- slightly stretched or torn; few muscle fibres
grade 2
- moderately stretched or torn, more muscle fibres
grade 3
- complete rupture
- surgery required
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hamstring strains
emphasize hamstrings and quadriceps work equally
- most frequently strained muscles
- mechanism: - rapid contraction in a lengthened position (sprinting, runnign)
- due to strength imbalance
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ankle sprains
- most common = lateral ankle sprain (inversion)
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dislocations
- high enough forces push the joint beyond its normal anatomical limits
- joint surfaces come apart
- subluxation
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dislocation of the shoulder
- most mobile, most unstable joint
- categories of dislocation: partial dislocation or subluxation, complete
- most common: head of humerus slips anteriorly, falling backwards on extended arm
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simple fracture
stays within the surrounding soft tissue
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compound fracture
protrudes from the skin
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stress fracture
result from repeated low magnitude loads
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avulsion fracture
involves tendon or ligament pulling small chip of bone (more common in kids)
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concussuions
injury to the brain
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overuse injuries
due to: non-sufficient recovery, repeated and accumulated microtrauma
results from: poor technique, poor equipment, too much training, type of training
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tendonitis
inflammation of tendon as a result of a small tear in the tendon
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tennis elbow
- lateral epicondylitis
| - affects forearm extensors
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golfers and little league elbow
- medial epicondylitis
- affects tendons of forearm flexors
- may result in collateral ligament and ulnar nerve injury
- may affect medial humeral growth plate in young children
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jumpers knee
- patellar tendonitis
- affects infrapatellar ligament
- caused by: repetitive eccentric knee actions, eccentric load during jump preparation >>> body weight
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bursitis
- inflammation of the bursae (tiny fluid filled sacs, lubricate and cushion pressure points between bone and tendons)
- results from overuse and stress, also age
- most common: shoulder, elbow, hip
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shoulder impingement
- excess movement of the humeral head + lack of space
| - inflammation of bursa and/or rotor cuff tendons
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shin splints
- pain alongside tibial surface
- involves pain and inflammation
- NO distribution of cortical bone
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injury prevention
- protective equipment
- warm up and cool down
- keeping fit & flexible "use it or lose it"
- eating and resting "in order to function effectively, body must receive proper nutrient & adequate rest)
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cephalocaudal
head to foot
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proximodistal
centre to outward
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physical literacy
- integrading a wide range of movement capacities with other important aspects and applying them to long term lifestyle
- important for: participating in sports, being fit, overall health and well being
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ectomorph
linear sape, delicate bone structure, little fat, long limbs
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mesomorph
well muscled, little fat, broad shoulders, narrow waist
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endomorph
rounded appearance, heavy bone structure, little bone and muscle definition
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stature
standing height, genders similar at birth
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motor development
how movement performance changes over time
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physical proficiency abilities
- a set of underlying traits utilized during motor performance- balance, coordination, agility, speed
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fundamental skillz
1. stability
2. locomotor
3. manipulative
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factors affecting growth
heredity, nutrition, socioeconomic status, exercise
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socioeconomic status
children from higher socioeconomic status tend to have larger average body sizes at all ages
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psychological factors: cognition
- involves thinking and learning and is highly dependent on knowledge stored in memory
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