Category: P
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Polyunsaturated fat
A type of good dietary fat that includes omega fatty acids and is often found in seeds and grains. A triglyceride in which the fatty acids have two or more points of unsaturation. Contains linoleic acid, an essential nutrient found in vegetable fats. Fats derived from vegetables, lean poultry, fish, and cereal, polyunsaturated fatty acids.…
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Polyphenol antioxidants (also known as polyphenols)
Micronutrients that supply a highly protective shield for the brain, keeping neurons in peak condition by preventing inflammation and oxidation and even improving the way neurons communicate and grow.
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Pyramid choreography
The number of repetitions for each move in a combination is gradually decreased and/or increased.
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Pure movement
Muscle action void of gravity, water, or equipment.
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Pulmonary vein
The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart via the left atrium. The four veins that return aerated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. One of the four veins which carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart. Either…
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Pulmonary disease
Limits the body’s ability to provide oxygen to the body’s tissues.
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Pulmonary capillaries
Tiny blood vessels where oxygen is exchanged in the lungs. Oxygen crosses into the pulmonary capillaries from the alveoli to be transported by the bloodstream.
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Psychological
Relating to the mind, especially as a function of awareness, feeling, or motivation. Pertaining to the mental and emotional aspects of humans. To the study of the mind in all of its relationships, normal and abnormal. The term “psychological” relates to matters concerning the mind, encompassing its cognitive processes and emotional composition. It pertains to…
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Protraction
Forward movement of the shoulder girdle away from the spine. Abduction of the scapula. The extension forward or drawing forward of a part of the body such as the mandible.
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Proprioceptive feedback
Feedback from proprioceptors in the muscle and tendons and the balance sensors that provide information on the feel of the movement. Proprioception is the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts of the body.