| A | B |
|---|
| medical screening | a basic evaluation of your eyes,ears, throat, blood pressure, height, & weight |
| medical examination | a more extensive evaluation that includes exercise stress test, blood test, urinary test, & a family history check |
| hyperthermia | overheating; body temperature is above 98.6 |
| dehydration | excessive fluid loss from the body |
| heat cramps | confractions of the muscles due to dehydration |
| heat exhaustion | more severe than heat cramps, feelings of weakness, dizziness, & rapid pulse |
| heat stroke | life threatening; fainting, very high body temperature |
| acclimatization | the process of allowing your body to adapt to new conditions |
| rehydration | the process of replacing fluids |
| diuretic | a substance that promotes water loss through urination |
| heat stress index | a combination of high temperatures and high humidity |
| hypothermia | a condition in which the body temperature drops below 98.6 |
| frostbite | damage to body tissues due to freezing |
| supination | an action where the foot strikes the outside of the heel (bowl of soup) |
| pronation | an inward rolling of the foot |
| biomechanics | the study of the physics applied to human motion |
| strain | a pull, tear, or rip in a muscle |
| tendon | a band of tissue that connects muscle to bone |
| ligament | a band of tissue that connects bone to bone |
| cartilage | a soft, cushioned material that prevents bones rubbing against each other |
| stitch | a sharp pain in the abdomen when exercising |
| stress fracture | a small fracture in the bone, usually from overuse |
| adherence | the ability to continue something |
