Dance Theory- Section A

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What is transportation?
The transport of necessary nutrients and gases to and from muscles and organs.
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What is the respiratory system?
Exchange of gases at the lungs.
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What does the respiratory system do?
Increases heart rate and allows exercise to continue.
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What is an isometric contraction?
When the muscle stays the same length.
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What is a concentric contraction?
When the muscle shortens.
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What is an eccentric contraction?
When the muscle lengthens.
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What does aerobic activity increase?
Muscular endurance & Cardio endurance
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How long should aerobic activity be done for?
20-60 minutes
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What is anaerobic activity?
When mucles continue to work without oxygen. (Short session of exercise-break- exercise)
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Give two examples of ball and socket joints.
Hip & shoulder
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What movement does a hinge joint allow?
Bending and straightening
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What is a pivot joint?
One bone which articulates with a ring shaped bone
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Give an example of a gliding joint.
Between the carples of the hands
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What is static stretching?
Long sustained stretching with a low level of force.
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What is Proprioseptive Neuromuscular Fecilitation? (PNF)
When you fully contract a muscle to its full range of movement and then relax it before returning to the stretch.
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Name 3 exercises that improve strength.
Sit ups, Press ups & Plies
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What is stamina?
Cardiovascular and muscular endurance
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Gve 3 effects warming up has on the body.
Increase of heart rate & body temperature & muscles can stretch efficiently
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Name 5 things about a dancer's presentation & safety.
Hair up, No jewellery, Leotard, Leggins/tights & bare feet
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What is the respiratory system?

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Exchange of gases at the lungs.

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What does the respiratory system do?

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Card 4

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What is an isometric contraction?

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What is a concentric contraction?

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