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  2. Callous and unemotional traits - Wikipedia

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    Callous-unemotional traits (CU) are distinguished by a persistent pattern of behavior that reflects a disregard for others, and also a lack of empathy and generally deficient affect. The interplay between genetic and environmental risk factors may play a role in the expression of these traits as a conduct disorder (CD). While originally ...

  3. Army Combat Fitness Test - Wikipedia

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    The United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is the fitness test for the United States Army. It was designed to better reflect the stresses of a combat environment, to address the poor physical fitness of recruits, and to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for service members. It consists of six events.

  4. Berg Balance Scale - Wikipedia

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    The Berg Balance Scale is used by clinical exercise physiologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to determine the functional mobility of an individual. This test can be administered prior to treatment for elderly individuals and patients with a history of but not limited to stroke, [1] Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Ataxia, vertigo, cardiovascular disease and ...

  5. President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

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    However, it has been announced that the Physical Fitness Test on which these awards are based will no longer be available after the 2012–2013 school year. [32] Additionally, there is the Active Lifestyle Award for staying active [ 33 ] and the Presidential Champions Award for raising one's amount of activity. [ 34 ]

  6. Exercise intolerance - Wikipedia

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    Exercise intolerance is a condition of inability or decreased ability to perform physical exercise at the normally expected level or duration for people of that age, size, sex, and muscle mass. [1] It also includes experiences of unusually severe post-exercise pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting or other negative effects.

  7. Neurobiological effects of physical exercise - Wikipedia

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    Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons adapt to a disturbance over time, and most often occurs in response to repeated exposure to stimuli. [27] Aerobic exercise increases the production of neurotrophic factors [note 1] (e.g., BDNF, IGF-1, VEGF) which mediate improvements in cognitive functions and various forms of memory by promoting blood vessel formation in the brain, adult ...

  8. Social influences on fitness behavior - Wikipedia

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    Social media fitness can be taken negatively and affect users mental and physical health. To prevent negative effects of fitness social media the consumer should ask the credibility of the creator. [15] Another helpful tip to help with harmful effects of fitness media is to see them as challenges and not make them demotivate you. [15]

  9. United States Air Force Fitness Assessment - Wikipedia

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    In the Air Force, Airmen are given a score based on performance consisting of four components: waist circumference, situps, pushups, and a 1.5-mile run. Airmen can potentially earn a score of 100; a passing score is anything over 75 points. Members must complete all components unless medically exempted.