10. Sedentary behavior

Question 1

CSEP 24h movement guidelines for 5-17 yo - 4 parts (4S)

Answer 1

Sweat
Step
Sleep
Sit

Question 1

CSEP 24h movement guidelines for 5-17 yo - Sweat (PA)

Answer 1

60 min of MVPA daily + at least 3 days of muscle/bone strengthening

Question 2

CSEP 24h movement guidelines for 5-17 yo - Step

Answer 2

Several hours of variety of structured/unstructured light PA

Question 3

CSEP 24h movement guidelines for 5-17 yo - Sleep

Answer 3

9-11 hours of sleep for 5-13 yo
8-10 hours of sleep for 14-17 yo

Question 4

CSEP 24h movement guidelines for 5-17 yo - Sit

Answer 4

No more than 2h per day of screen time (limited sitting for extended periods)

Question 5

Definition of sedentary behavior for gen pop

Answer 5

'’Any WAKING behavior characterized by an energy expenditure ≤1.5 METs, while in sitting/reclining or lying posture.’’

Question 6

What is a METs

Answer 6

Metabolic equivalent task

Question 7

Definition of sedentary behavior for infants

Answer 7

'’Any WAKING behavior characterized by low energy expenditure while restrained or when sedated’’

Question 8

Is tummy time considered sedentary exposure?

Answer 8

NOT considered sedentary

Question 9

What is sedentary behavior pattern?

Answer 9

The manner in which sedentary behavior is accumulated throughout the day or week while awake

Question 10

Definition of physical inactivity

Answer 10

An insufficient physical activity level to meet present PA

Question 11

Is sedentary behavior the same as physical inactivity?

Answer 11

NOPE

Question 12

Guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers (1-4 years old) for PA

Answer 12

180 minutes of PA of any intensity per day

Question 13

'’A position in which one’s weight is supported by one’s buttocks rather than one’s feet, and in which one’s back is upright.’’

Answer 13

Sitting

Question 14

2 types of sitting

Answer 14

Passive sitting - expanding ≤1.5 METs
Active sitting - biking, any exercise performed seated

Question 15

'’Being in a horizontal position on a supporting surface’’

Answer 15

Lying

Question 16

What is defined as active lying?

Answer 16

Any exercise performed lying

Question 17

'’A positiong in which one has or is maintaining an upright position while supported by one’s feet.’’

Answer 17

Standing

Question 18

2 types of standing

Answer 18

Passive standing: less than 2 METs
Active standing: anything more than 2 METs

Question 19

'’Any WAKING behavior done while lying, reclining, sitting, or standing, with no ambulation, irrespective of energy expenditure.’’

Answer 19

Stationary behavior

Question 20

Can screen time be done while sedentary or physically active?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

'’Time spent in sedentary behaviors that do not involve the use of screens.’’

Answer 21

Non-screen-based sedentary time

Question 22

Example of non-screen-based sedentary time

Answer 22

Sitting in a car

Question 23

Define sedentary and inactive

Answer 23

More than 2h of seated or ST
Not hitting 60 min of PA

Question 24

Define sedentary and active

Answer 24

More than 2h or sitting/ST
Hitting 60 min of MVPA

Question 25

Define inactive and not sedentary

Answer 25

Less than 2h of sitting/ST
Not hitting the 60 min MVPA

Question 26

Define active and not sedentary

Answer 26

Sitting/ST less than 2h
Hitting 60 min MVPA

Question 27

Name some benefits of 60 MVPA and less than 2h of ST

Answer 27

• Improve overall health
• Improve school performance
• Improve self-esteem and confidence
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Improve fitness
• Grow stronger
• Have fun playing with friends
• Feel happier
• Learn new skills