14.1 APAGs

Question 1

List the 4 domains of physical activity

Answer 1

Active transport, House hold activity, Occupation, Leisure.

Question 2

List the 4 dimensions of physical activity

Answer 2

Duration, intensity, frequency and type.

Question 3

Define Physical Activity

Answer 3

Any movement of the body produced by skeletal muscles, resulting in energy expenditure.

Question 4

Define Inactivity

Answer 4

Not being physically active enough, failure to meet the APAGs.

Question 5

Define Sedentary behaviour

Answer 5

Any activity that does not increase energy expenditure substantially above resting levels.

Question 6

Outline why sedentary behaviour is bad for you

Answer 6

As it decreases metabolism and contributes to obesity and CVD

Question 7

List 3 resons why we have the APAGs

Answer 7

• To increase health levels of the Australian population
• To save money on health expenditure
• To increase productivity of the Australian workforce
• To increase mental health of the population

Question 8

List the youth APAGs

Answer 8

1. 60 min plus per day of moderate to vigorous PA
2. Variety of activity including some vigorous
3. 3 days per week of muscle strengthening activities
4. Do several hours per day for extra benefits.

Question 9

List the youth Sedentary behaviour guidelines

Answer 9

No more than 2 hours per day of screen based activity for leisure purposes, break up periods of sitting as often as possible

Question 10

List the adult APAGs

Answer 10

1. Start small and build up
2. Be active on most days (5 per week)
3. Accumulte 150 min of moderate or 75 min of vigorous intensity activity or a combination of both
4. Do strengthening activities 2 days per week.

Question 11

List the adult Sedentary behaviour guidelines

Answer 11

• Minimise the amount of time spent doing prolonged sitting
• Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible.