Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Science Exam

Heres what I would recommend studying.

Science:

Definitions

Aerobic
Anaerobic
target heart rate
cardiovascular exercise
The Principle of Overload
Trans fat
Complex Carbohydrates
Simple Carbohydrates
resting metabolic rate
Daily caloric needs
Body Mass Index
proteins
F.I.T.T. principle
Interval training
Resistance training


Describe role of resistance training as a way of exercising muscles.

Describe the difference between Agonist and Antagonist

The role and functions of the skeleton in the human body.

What is the difference between an isotonic and an isometric contraction?

What is meant by the terms absolute and relative strength?



Nutritional aids

Muscle fibre types: slow- and fast-twitch

§ Distribution of fibre types for different sports

§ Characteristics of different muscle fibre types

§ Fibre types and athletic performance

Difference between fast and slow twitch fibres

* Should "characters" be used for advertising when the target audience is often very young?

* Should schools limit or eliminate access to vending machines and soda machines in schools? Why or why not?

* Is it a school's responsibility to notify parents and/or students when a student is seriously overweight considering all of the ill health effects?

* What are some ways that American life leads to obesity and what can be done about it?

* Should gym class be made harder? Why or why not? Do you think students would approve?

* Should grocery stores and convenience stores make junk food less visible? And should the prices be higher for high fat/low nutrition foods?

* Should nutrition content of school lunches be made easily available to students who want to make better choices?

* What impact do you think food labels have on the choices Canadian’s make with their foods? Do you think they should have warning labels similar to the warning on cigarettes?

1.The effect of sleep and rest on training

2.Training at a different altitudes.

3.The importance of warm up and cool down periods in an exercise schedule.

Pre during and post exercise meals pg 157



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