ISSA Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The strongest predicator of long lasting behavioral change is The relationship between the personal trainer and the client. : Inspiring change in the client begins with Understanding the client on a fundamental level. : Research by Prochaska and colleagues has shown that interventions to change behavior are _______________ if they are "stage-matched," that is, "matched to each individual's stage of change". More effective Which is not a factor necessary for people to change Someo...

Latissimus dorsi Action: Adducts, extends, internally rotates, and horizontally abducts the arm Rhomboideus major Action: Adduction and downward rotation of the scapula Rhomboideus minor Action: Adduction and downward rotation of the scapula Teres minor Action: External rotation and horizontal abduction of the arm Levator scapulae Action: Extension of neck, downward rotation and elevation of the scapulae Trapezius Action: Elevates, depresses (depends on area of muscle being activated)...

What is the definition of behavior? An action that can be observed, measured, and modified What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and have been doing so for less than six months? Action What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change may be necessary? Pre-Contemplation

What percentage of adult with diabetes are overweight or obese? 75 % What A1C level is recommended for most adults? Less than 7% Any irregular eating behavior, such as binge eating, purging, starvation, self-denial, and obsession is considered disordered eating.

How many bones are in the human body? a. 287 b. 147 c. 206 d. 306 - c. 206 The ribcage is part of which skeleton? a. Trunk skeleton b. Axial skeleton c. Appendicular skeleton d. b and c - b. axial skeleton How many vertebrae within the vertebral (spinal) column can move independently? a. 24 b. 27 c. 33 d. 31 - a. 24 Movement between two adjacent vertebrae is made possible by what? a. facet joints b. vertebral discs c. spinous processes d. transverse processes - a. facet ...

Tendons and ligaments are similar because they both have: - A limited blood supply and low metabolism What is the name of the outer layer of connective tissue on skeletal muscle? - Epimysium The functional units of skeletal muscle that allow it shorten are: - Sarcomeres In terms of muscle actions at the knee joint, the quadriceps and hamstrings are: - antagonists Skeletal muscle shortens when: - actin and myosin bind and slide past each other A muscular force-couple occurs when: -...

How many bones are in the human body? - 206 The rib cage is part of which skeleton? - Axial Skeleton How many vertebrae within the vertebral column can move independently? - 24 Movement between two adjacent vertebrae is made possible by what? - Facet Joints Wolffs law describes what? - The way bones can grow or shrink New bone material is formed by what? - Osteoblasts The strong connective tissue on the bottom of each foot is the: - Plantar Aponeurosis During the lowering ph...

How many bones are in the human body? - 206 The ribcage is part of which skeleton? - Axial skeleton How many vertebrae within the vertebral (spinal) column can move independently? - 24 Movement between two adjacent vertebrae is made possible by what? - Facet joints Wolff's Law describes what? - The way bones can grow or shrink New bone material is formed by what? - Osteoblasts The strong connective tissue on the bottom of each foot is the: - Plantar aponeurosis During the l...

The human body consists of? - chemicals, cells, tissues Metabolism can be categorized in the following? - catabolism, anabolism BMR Stands for ? - basal metabolic rate A 30 minute jog would rely most heavily on which energy pathway? - oxidative What is the automatic tendency to maintain a relatively constant internal environment called? - homeostasis About 98% of the human body is composed of only six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium and phosphorous. (T/F) - T...

This type of muscle blends into tendinous insertions that attach to bones, pulling them, which produces the desired movement. a. skeletal muscle b. swoll muscle c. cardiac muscle d. smooth muscle - a. skeletal muscle Muscle are connected to bones by what? a. ligaments b. tendons c. science is still investigating d. motor units - b. tendons What type of muscle fibers are referred to as coach potato fibers? a. IIy b. IIa c. Fascia d. IIx - d. IIx Bodybuilders practice "muscl...