Vital Signs Terminology Flashcards

Rate of perceived exertion; how hard an exercise feels

Feeling tired

When you feel like you can’t do another rep

When you physically cannot complete another rep

Sudden involuntary muscle movement

Muscle tension

Physical ability

Maintaining a good body (homeostasis)

Ability to use muscles to carry heavy items

Ability to move your body

Ability to extend your body easily

Scale showing underweight, average, or overweight status

Energy needed at rest

Amount of energy in food

Blood pressure consistently too high

Abnormal blood levels

Not eating

Fuel source for your body

Component of blood measuring sugar levels

Heart rate (beats per minute)

Respiratory rate (breaths per minute)

Blood pressure

Highest number of beats per minute

Difference between resting heart rate and max heart rate

Amount of oxygen your body uses during exercise

Using weight to create muscular contraction to build strength, endurance, and muscle

Groups of repetitions

Number of times an exercise is done

Planned session of exercise

Physical activity

Exercise that uses oxygen for energy

Exercise without oxygen for short bursts

Explosive jumping or power movements

Exercise that strengthens the heart

Muscle shortening movement

Muscle lengthening movement

Muscle contraction without movement

Muscle stretching under tension

Total amount of work done

Force placed on a muscle

Planned structure of workouts

Specific exercise plan

Force applied over distance

Push or pull on an object

Distance an object moves

Range of motion

As many reps as possible

Short-term

Long-term