Kines 205 Chapter 15 REVIEW ppt Lifetime Fitness and Wellness11-28-16.pptx

The Foundation for Fitness and
Wellness
Environment
Goal Setting
Motivation
Change
Behavior
Exercise
Physical Activity
Values

Chapter
15
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

Relationships among
Physical Work Capacity,
Aging, and Lifestyle Habits

Life Expectancy and Physiological
Age
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Chronological age: actual age in years
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Lifestyle habits: have a large impact on how genes affect the aging
process
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Life expectancy: expected length of life
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Physiological age: estimated based on genetic and lifestyle factors (see
Lab 15A)
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Reviewing the factors allows a person to make changes in daily living to add
healthy years to one’s life

Conventional Western Medicine
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A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals
(such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and
diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Also called allopathic
medicine , biomedicine, conventional medicine , mainstream
medicine , and orthodox medicine .
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Also known as allopathic medicine
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Based on scientifically proven methods
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Medical treatments are tested in rigorous scientific trials

Conventional Western Medicine
(cont.)
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There are two kinds of practicing physicians in the United States:
allopathic physicians (MD's) and osteopathic physicians (DO's). Both are
fully licensed physicians, trained in diagnosing and treating illnesses and
disorders, and in providing preventive care.
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Osteopathic medicine began as a nineteenth century health reform
movement that emphasized preventive care and allowing the body to
heal without overuse of medications . In the post-Civil War period in the
United States many popular medicines were being used that were toxic.
An MD named A.T. Still was concerned about overuse of these
medications, and founded a new school of medicine that emphasized
preventive care and the integration of the body's systems.

Examples of Allopathic Medicine
Practitioners
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Primary care physician (medical doctor)
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Osteopaths
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Dentists
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Oral surgeons
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Orthodontists
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Ophthalmologists and optometrists
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Physician assistants
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Nurses

Tips for Finding a Physician
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Establish a (friendly) relationship with a doctor while you are in good
health
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Select a physician by a referral from family and friends may be an option
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Determine your medical needs and research doctors in your health care
plan in your region
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Consider location and hospital affiliations

Tips for Finding a Physician
(cont’d.)
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