HHP 2200 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Vo2 Max, Lactic Acid, Stroke Volume

• School: University of Iowa
• Department: Health and Human Physiology
• Course: HHP 2200
• Professor: Dr.Schwartz

Document Summary

Occupational- personal satisfaction in life through work. Spiritual- search for meaning & purpose in human existence. Emotional- awareness & acceptance for one"s feelings: public health & areas of specialization. Public health: a field that promotes and protects health and prevents disease and disability in defined populations and communities: focus on population and prevention. Health related aspects: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition. Skill related aspects: agility, balance, coordination, speed, power. Bone integrity: bone density & bone strength. Kinesiology has 3 disciplines: exercise physiology (physiological processes, movement sciences (motor learning, motor control, biomechanics, sport & exercise physiology (behaviors and outcomes related to sport or exercise) Sliding filament theory- theory which describes the process used for muscles to contract: how muscles use force (or usually shorten) Muscle fiber types: fast twitch- stain light, anaerobic (does not require oxygen for. The bigger your muscles are, the more power you will generate.