5: Physical Activity Participation Flashcards
What is Physical Activity? What is Physical Activity?
Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by
skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
How much physical activity do young people need to be healthy?
All children and youths under the age of 18 need to
accumulate a minimum of 60 minutes of MVPA every day.
What is MVPA
MVPA= Moderate to vigorous physical activity
How does someone know if they’ve hit their MVPA
- Their heart is pumping faster than normal (more than 50% of their max HR)
- breathing rate is noticeably increased
- started to sweat
How much physical activity do Adults need to be healthy?
All adults over 18 should accumulate a minimum of 30 min
minutes of MVPA 5 days a week.
Personal & Physical
benefits of activity?
• Prevents risk of developing Heart disease,
type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure
& types of cancer.
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Increases energy levels
• Improves overall fitness and health
• Develops stronger muscles, bones & joints
Social & emotional benefits of activity?
• Make friends & meet new people
• Positive mental health
• Prevent & combat anxiety and depression
• Improve academic performance
• Become part of the local community
• Improved self-efficacy (belief in oneself)
• Reduce stress; Release endorphins-natural feel good
chemicals in the brain
• Develop awareness of the environment
• Develop Leadership skills
Economic benefits of activity?
• An increase in physical activity levels across the population can reduce
healthcare costs
• Employment in the sporting sector
• Purchase of equipment, clothing & merchandise
• Purchase of tickets to see sporting events.
• Membership of sports clubs.
• Sports tourism i.e people travelling to see sport – flights, food, accommodation e.g
National Championships, World Cup, Olympics.
Different Concepts (types) of Physical Activity?
- Play
- Leisure and Recreation
- Physical Education
- Mass Participation Sports
- Outdoor and Adventure Activities
- Sport
What is the definition of play?
Active play is where children (and adults) move and have fun
It is undertaken freely and usually spontaneous
There are a huge range of benefits for children- social interaction & creativity
What is the definition of leisure and recreation?
Any activity carried out in a person’s own free time that they enjoy and they
choose to do because they find it has a positive impact on their life (de-stress)
What is the definition of physical education
Instilling the knowledge, skills & values of physical activity in an educational
setting which develops abilities, confidence and motivation of students
What is the definition of mass participation sports?
Occasions when people come together to train and participate in an event such
as a marathon, triathalon or obstacle course races such as hellandback.
Participants can challenge themselves while enjoying training with others.
What is the definition of outdoor and adventure activities?
Activities that take place in our natural environment such as woods, lakes or the
sea and some of these may be high risk such as rock climbing or mountain
biking.
What is the definition of a sport?
Sport is the most formalised concept as it has rules. It is competitive and
requires a high level of skill.
Supports
for Physical
Activity in
schools and
in the
community?
Sport Ireland, school, local clubs, local infrastructure(parks and gyms), local partnerships, national governing bodies.
What are barriers to physical activity
Knowledge and awareness, attitude, confidence and perceived competence, competence, motivation, body image, influence of family and friends, environments, gender, and disability.
Types of Data?
Quantitative data can be counted, measured, and expressed using numbers.
Qualitative data is descriptive and conceptual.
Name three national policies promoting physical activity
National sports policy, sports Ireland strategy, healthy ireland - get Ireland active.
Features of national sports policy
Main Aim: Increase participation, support elite performance, and build capacity in sport
Target Groups: Children, adults, athletes, schools
Key Actions/Strategies:
- Improve PE in schools (physical literacy)
- Inform parents on encouraging activity
- Promote the link between physical activity and academic performance
- Support high-performance athletes
Features of sport Ireland strategy
Main Aim: Target Groups: Make sport more accessible, inclusive, and support high performance
Target groups: Whole population, especially disadvantaged groups, women, and people
with disabilities
Key Actions/Strategies:
- Fund Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs)
- Run inclusive, community-based programmes
- Increase female participation
- Develop coaches and volunteers
Features of get Ireland active
Main Aim: Promote a healthier lifestyle through increased physical activity
Target Groups: All ages and abilities
Key Actions/Strategies:
- Promote National Physical Activity Guidelines
- Encourage active schools and workplaces
- Use national campaigns and social media to raise awarenes
- Work across education, healthcare, and sport sectors
