Glossary

Month: June 2020

  • Indirect reinforcement

    Motivation resulting from one or more factors in the participant’s surroundings.  

  • Independent contractor

    A person or business that provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract. A person who works for himself and is not controlled by another, as distinguished from an employee.  

  • Incomplete proteins

    Proteins lacking one or more essential amino acid. Dietary protein that contains fewer than the optimal number or amounts of the essential amino acids. An incomplete protein does not provide all of the essential amino acids in adequate proportions to meet demands for normal growth and development. Historically, plant proteins (except for soy proteins) and…

  • Immovable joints

    Joint where bones are held together by fibrous connective tissue that forms an interosseous ligament or membrane. No joint cavity and no appreciable movement occurs at this type of joint.  

  • Imagery cue

    A cue that creates an image in the mind of the exercise participant that may be used to facilitate relaxation or even higher intensity training.  

  • Hypoglycemia

    An imbalance of glucose levels (low level) caused by various factors. Signs and symptoms include sweaty or clammy skin, hunger, feeling confused, dizziness, rapid heart rate, feeling nervous or shaky, and mood changes. Abnormally low level of blood sugar. An abnormally low blood glucose concentration, characterized by a number of symptoms such as dizziness, nausea,…

  • Hyperextension

    Hyperextension

    Going beyond neutral extension. To increase the angle of a joint past the normal range of motion. The excessive extension of a limb or joint, usually followed by pain and some inflammation. Extreme extension or overextension of a joint of the body. The act of stretching an arm or leg beyond its usual limits of…

  • Hydrostatic pressure

    The pressure exerted by molecules of a fluid on an immersed body. The pressure of fluids against their container. The pressure exerted by a fluid within a closed system. The pressure generated within a fluid system, either due to gravity or the force of muscle contractions, like the blood pressure generated by the heart’s beating.…

  • Human chain

    Several individuals link hands and arms to form a line while standing in the water to access a person in distress.  

  • Hinge or ginglymus joint

    Involves two articular surfaces that restrict movement primarily to one axis. Example: elbow, knee, ankle.