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ACE exam chapter one
Chapter One
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02/29/2012

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Muscular endurance
Definition
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force against a resistance over a sustained period of time.
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Cardiovascular endurance
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The capacity of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to deliver oxygen and nutrients to th working muscles and tissues during a sustained exercise
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Body Composition
Definition
The makeup of the body considered as a two-component model: lean body mass and body fat
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Lean body mass
Definition
Consists of the muscles, bones, nervous tissues, skin, blood, and organs.
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Body fat (adipose tissue)
Definition
Stores energy for later use.
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
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The immediatly usable form of chemical energy needed for all cellular function.
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Creatine phosphate (CP)
Definition
High energy phosphate compound found within muscle cells.
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Anaerobic
Definition
"without the presence of oxygen"
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aerobic
Definition
"in the presence of oxygen"
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