BPK 143 Chapter Notes -Major Depressive Disorder, Bone Density, Osteoporosis

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13 Oct 2011

School

Simon Fraser University

Department

Biomedical Physio & Kines

Course

BPK 143

Professor

Tony Leyland

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What is eustress: positive effects of stress. You grow stronger, and become less vulnerable to illness or injury: explain why stress is essential to your health, without any stress, you would be bored into clinical depression. We need stress to challenge ourselves and accomplish things: discuss the current state of knowledge regarding exercise and longevity. It is difficult to gage it because those who exercise regularly are less likely to smoke. It is accepted that exercise extends life by about 1-3 years. 2: exercise improves the quality of life, describe how a regular physical activity program may slow down the negative effects of aging. You may need to look back at a few other units to answer this question more comprehensively: physical activity will increase bone density. This will reduce the problems such as osteoporosis that occur when the individual ages: as you age, muscle deteriorates causing a great loss of strength.

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QUESTION 1

Before undertaking an exercise or nutrition program, whatpreliminary steps should be taken?

		Choose an expensive activity; that way you know you've investedmoney in it and be more likely to stay with it.
		Go to an exercise physiologist who can teach you how the bodyworks.
		Choose an enjoyable activity that you know you will stay withwhether you're alone or in a group.
		Get an exercise stress test from a sports medicine doctor who isalso knowledgeable in nutrition.

QUESTION 2

The most important component(s) of exercise from a health andlongevity standpoint is(are)

		the intensity and duration of the activity.
		the duration and frequency of the activity.
		the frequency and regularity of the activity.
		the warm-up and cool-down periods.

QUESTION 3

Among the physiological benefits of regular exercise, which ofthe following can occur?

		Regular exercise will inhibit the blood chemistry responsiblefor the "good" cholesterol.
		Regular exercise can be a way to improve mood and relievedepression.
		Regular exercise has been shown to increase the need for"energizers."
		Regular exercise decreases blood flow to the brain, thereforeactivating endorphins, natural tranquilizers.

QUESTION 4

By eating a high carbohydrate diet the day before any athleticevent,

		muscles will have adequate fuel, i.e., glycogen for thecompetition.
		athletes can eat more protein the day of the competition.
		less water will be needed the day of the competition sincecarbohydrates are high in water.
		all of these.

QUESTION 5

A person with high blood cholesterol should considerparticipating in an aerobic exercise program such as walking orjogging because aerobic exercise

		will raise HDL ("good") cholesterol after a period of trainingand decrease the risk for heart disease.
		will cause a sudden increase in the heart rate to near maximallevels which lowers the "bad" cholesterol.
		forces more LDL ("bad") cholesterol out of the body throughwaste elimination.
		keeps the blood circulating faster, even at rest, thereforecauses a decrease in total blood cholesterol.

QUESTION 6

For most athletes who are well-nourished, nutrition supplementssuch as protein powders and vitamin pills

		dramatically improve performance.
		improve performance only moderately.
		do not significantly improve performance.
		seem to cause a decrease in performance.

QUESTION 7

In addition to being able to exercise at work, employees whohave access to a Wellness program and fitness facility at the jobsite

		is more likely to make positive changes in lifestyle.
		has less absenteeism from work.
		becomes more educated in health issues.
		all of these.

QUESTION 8

The general recommendation to support activity is to eat adiet

		high in protein and low in fat.
		low in protein and high in carbohydrate.
		high in carbohydrate and low in fat.
		high in carbohydrate and high in protein.

QUESTION 9

Walking is considered the best form of exercise because it

		is not expensive.
		promotes cardiovascular endurance.
		is easy to perform.
		all of these.

QUESTION 10

Exercise and nutrition are important components of a soundprogram for physically challenged people because they

are investments in good physical health.

help support a positive mental health.

help people face the challenges of life and achieve dreams.

all of these.

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In what ways has physical activity impacted your wellness in the past?

How does aerobic exercise or aerobic fitness impact wellness? Think of all 12 dimensions. Explain how you think aerobic exercise/fitness positively impacts them or how you have personally experienced benefits to various or all dimensions.

What is a physical activity goal that you want to accomplish this semester? Use the SMART goal-setting format to write your goal below.

Below, write yourself an aerobic exercise prescription. Ideally this will be a plan that you can use now or in the future (if you are still deciding whether you want to incorporate aerobic exercise into your lifestyle). Include the following: How many days per week will you engage in aerobic exercise? What type of aerobic exercise will you do (more than one is okay)? What intensity of aerobic exercise will you do (more than one is okay)? How long will you engage in aerobic exercise at each bout (different times for each training session are okay)? How will you ensure the exercise bouts are enjoyable and optimally beneficial to your wellness?

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		are investments in good physical health.
		help support a positive mental health.
		help people face the challenges of life and achieve dreams.
		all of these.