Author: Glossary
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Transition
A transition occurs when there is a change from one move to another move; changing from a knee lift to a jog is a transition. Passage from one state or position to another, or from one part to another part; a change in health status, roles, family, abilities, and other important areas. Transitions often require…
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Trans fat (also known as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils)
A type of processed fat, also called hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat or oil. Unlike other dietary fats, trans fats are not essential, and they do not promote good health. Dietary fats that are extremely harmful to cognitive function. Generally vegetable oils that have been chemically modified to make them solid through a process called…
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Training threshold
The intensity range in which training results occur.
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Trachea
The tube that connects the nasal passages to the lungs. The main air passage which runs from the larynx to the lungs, where it divides into the two main bronchi. It is about 10 cm long, and is formed of rings of cartilage and connective tissue. Tube extending from the larynx to the bronchi that…
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Tilt
Movements of the head, scapula, and pelvis. The head and pelvis have anterior and posterior tilts.
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Tidal volume
The amount of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath. The amount of air that is inspired or expired in one normal breath. Volume of air moved in or out of the lungs during normal breathing. The amount (volume) of gas inhaled or exhaled during a respiratory cycle. The volume of air inspired and expired…
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Throwing assist
A nonswimming assist to a person in distress in which the rescuer throws an object, such as a ring buoy or a milk jug with an attached rope.
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Threshold of training
A given overload that must be exceeded in order for training results to occur; the minimal amount of exercise that will improve physical fitness. The minimum amount and intensity of exercise required to produce an increase in physical fitness.
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Thoracic spine
The part of the vertebral column found behind the rib cage that consists of 12 midsized vertebrae. Twelve vertebrae from the neck to lumbar area. The vertebrae, usually 12 in number, between the cervical spine and the lumbar spine. The region of the 12 bony segments of the spinal column of the upper back, designated…
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Thermal warm-up
The purpose is to elevate the core temperature of the body, increase oxygen delivery to the working muscles of the body, and release synovial fluid within the joints.