AOS2- Physical Activity Concepts And Health Outcomes

Question 1

What are the four dimensions of physical activity?

Answer 1

• activity type
• frequency
• intensity
• duration

Question 2

Define sedentary behaviour…

Answer 2

Sedentary means staying in the same place for much of the time and expending low amounts of energy. Eg. Watching tv, sitting in a car, etc…

Question 3

Define cardiovascular disease…

Answer 3

• the biggest killer in Australia
• high physical activity levels are associated with reduction in coronary heart disease risk
• it refers to diseases of the heart or blood vessels

Question 4

Define physical activity…

Answer 4

The movement of large muscle groups that results in energy expenditure; includes active play, sport, exercise, organised and non organised activities, walking and cycling.

Question 5

What’s the difference between sport and play?

Answer 5

Sport is participating in organised games or activities within an accepted set of rules while play is amusing oneself in a light-hearted way with a recreation, game or exercise

Question 6

What is the difference between structural and incidental physical activity?

Answer 6

Structured physical activity is physical activity that has been planned while incidental physical activity is less structured, for example, using the stairs instead of the lift at a shopping centre.

Question 7

Define inactivity

Answer 7

Physical inactivity is defined as people undertaking ‘insufficient’ physical activity to achieve measurable health outcomes.

Question 8

What does the ‘leisure-time activity domain’ refer to??

Answer 8

Leisure-time activity Is considered activity that is over and above that which occurs within the workplace. Eg. Golf, tennis, walking the dog

Question 9

What does the ‘household/gardening domain’ refer to??

Answer 9

The activities you carry out around the house and gardens. Eg. Mowing the lawn, vacuuming, etc.

Question 10

What does the ‘occupational domain’ refer to??

Answer 10

The physical activity performed regularly as part of ones work or occupation. Eg. Sweeping, lifting, digging (tradies).

Question 11

What does the ‘active transport domain’ refer to??

Answer 11

Active transport is physical activity performed while traveling to a specific location (such as school, work, shop), usually across a reasonable distance by walking, cycling, skating, etc.

Question 12

What does the dimension, ‘activity type’ refer to?

Answer 12

The type of activity that is being performed, eg. Aerobic, flexibility, strength, etc…

Question 13

What does the dimension, ‘frequency’

refer to?

Answer 13

The number of times a person engages in physical activity within a given time frame…

Question 14

What does the dimension, ‘intensity’ refer to??

Answer 14

The intensity of an activity refers to how much effort is required to engage in an activity. (METs)

Question 15

What is a MET?

Answer 15

Metabolic equivalent

1 MET represents resting energy expenditure, or about 3.5ml/(kg/min) in terms of oxygen consumption

Question 16

What are the benefits of physical activity?

Answer 16

• improved cardiovascular function
• improved strength and endurance
• resistance to fatigue
• greater lean body mass and less body fat
• improved flexibility

Question 17

Explain the social benefits of physical activity…

Answer 17

• increases a persons sense of connectedness within the community
• improved self concept
• better quality of life

Question 18

Explain the mental benefits of physical activity…

Answer 18

• Greater self esteem
• lower levels of anxiety
• improved the quality of sleep
• improved brain function
• lower risk of suffering from dementia and depression

Question 19

What is the link between inactivity and health risks??

Answer 19

• for every 1 percent increase in physical activity levels, 122 deaths from CVD, diabetes and colon cancer could be avoided.
• sedentary death syndrome occurs from being sedentary

Question 20

What is type 2 diabetes?

What is its role in relation to physical activity/inactivity?

Answer 20

Results from too much sugar in the blood, which occurs because the body either doesn’t produce or properly use insulin.
Physical activity helps prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes

Question 21

What is type obesity?

What is its role in relation to physical activity/inactivity?

Answer 21

The state of being grossly fat or overweight.

Physical activity will act as a preventative factor to obesity

Question 22

What is type hypertension?

What is its role in relation to physical activity/inactivity?

Answer 22

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

It is treated by regular moderate levels of physical activity and a better diet with less salt intake.

Question 23

What are the four domains of physical activity?

Answer 23

• leisure-time activity domain
• household/gardening domain
• occupational domain
• active transport domain

Question 24

How many mets are used while...
Sitting?
Walking?
Jogging?
Running?
Sprinting?

Answer 24

Sitting = 1MET (sedentary)
Walking = 3METs (moderate)
Jogging = 6METs (moderate)
Running = 8METs (vigorous)
Sprinting = 10-12 METs (highly vigorous)

Question 25

What are the A PA & SB guidelines for 13-17 year olds??

Answer 25

PA GUIDELINES:
- at least 60 mins of med-big PA/day
- a variety of ears if activities including some big intensity
- at least 3 days/week of muscle strengthening
- to achieve better results, do more
SB GUIDELINES:
- reduce the amount if media technology use
- break up long sitting periods

Question 26

What are the A PA & SB guidelines for 18-64 year olds??

Answer 26

PA GUIDELINES:
- if your not doing any PA, start doing some and slowly build up
-be active on most, preferably all, days of the week
- accumulate 150-300 mins of mod intensity PA
or
75-150 mins of vig intensity PA
- at least 2 days/week of strength activities
SB GUIDELINES:
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