11 SEM2 pe exam revision Flashcards
revising
list dimensions of physical activity
Frequency, intensity, time (duration), type
Define and give an example of Frequency
the number of physical activity bouts during a specific time period
example- week
Define Intensity
measures how hard the individual is working during the activity
examples
- sedentary
-low intensity
-moderate intensity
-vigorous intensity
Define Time (duration)
how long (ig. minutes) a person is engaged in physical activity
Define Type
classified based on the physical activity pyramid
- lifestyle physical activities
-active aerobic activities
-active sports or recreation
-flexibility activities
-strength and muscular endurance activities
Domains of physical Activity
-Gardening/ household chores
-Occupational/ school
-Leisure time
-Active transport
Define Gardening and household chores
chores that you carry out around the house and provide a source of physical activity such as sweeping, vacuuming, digging and mowing the lawn
Define Occupational/school
physical activity or movements overtaken at school for example walking to your locker to get books or walking to class
Define leisure time
fun activites or hobbies you have such as walking, bike riding, playing sports with friends
define active transport
going to point a to b by constantly moving. example riding a bike to work
Define inactivity
not engaging in any regular physical activity beyond daily activities or lack of moderate- intensity physical activity
incidental physical activity
unstructured activity accumulated throughout the course of the day.
examples of incidental physical activity
household chores/ gardening - sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, digging, mowing, hanging out washing
active transport- walking to the train station, riding a bike to school
occupational activity - carrying bricks on a building site, delivering mail by bike
play - building a sandcastle, playing tag or chasey, throwing a frisbee or tennis ball
the physical activity pyramid
level 1
inactivity
- people undertaking insufficient activity to achieve measurable health outcomes.
- not engaging in any regular physical activity beyond daily activities or lack of moderate intensity pa
incidental physical activity
is unstructured activity accumulated throughout the course of the day. House hold chores / gardening, active transport, occupational activity and leisure
What are the 4 levels of the PA pyramid
L1- life time PA
L2-active aerobic activity
L3- exercise for flexibility
L4- rest/ inactivity
Physical activity guidelines children 5-12
at least 60 minutes of moderate- vigorous intensity pa
-include aerobic activities and some vigorous intensity activity
sedentary behaviour guidelines 5-12 year olds
minimise time spent sedentary by limiting electronic media entertainment for no longer then 2 hours a day
-break up long periods of sitting as often as possible
young people (13-17) physical activity guidelines
-at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity of PA everyday
-at least 3 days per week engage in strengthen muscle and bone
sedentary behaviour guidelines for young people 13-17
no more then 2 hours on electronic device
-break up long periods of sitting
PA guidelines for adults (18-64)
150-300 minutes of moderate intensity of physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity of physical activity or a mix of both each week
- do muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days each week
sedentary behaviour guidelines for adults 18-64
minimise the amount of time in prolonged sitting
break up long periods of sitting as often as possible