Question

lesson 4 - fitness safety and avoiding injuries write the correct vocabulary term for each definition below. 1. overworking the body: 2. a form of physical stress on the body caused by overheating: 3. a dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool itself through perspiration: 4. damage to the skin and tissues caused by extreme cold: 5. a dangerously low body temperature: 6. sudden and sometimes painful contractions of the muscles: 7. overstretching and tearing a muscle: 8. injuries to ligaments around a joint: 9. the condition of being unprotected: explain how you can protect yourself during physical activity and exercise:

Explanation:

1. Overexertion refers to pushing the body too hard.
2. Heat - stress is physical stress due to overheating.
3. Heat - stroke is when the body can't cool via perspiration.
4. Frostbite is damage from extreme cold.
5. Hypothermia is a very low body - temperature.
6. Muscle cramps are sudden muscle contractions.
7. A muscle strain is overstretching and tearing a muscle.
8. A sprain is an injury to joint ligaments.
9. Vulnerability is the state of being unprotected.

To protect during physical activity: warm - up and cool - down, stay hydrated, use proper equipment, know your limits, and gradually increase intensity.

Answer:

1. Overexertion
2. Heat - stress
3. Heat - stroke
4. Frostbite
5. Hypothermia
6. Muscle cramps
7. Muscle strain
8. Sprain
9. Vulnerability