Assessment of physical activity and sedentary behaviour Flashcards
why do we measure PA?
- understanding its impact on health
- track progress over time
- highlight groups that need specific interventions
why is it important to assess an individuals PA levels?
- gather specific information
- motivational tool
- highlight behaviour patterns
- accurate data gathered so appropriate stratagies are tailored to that person
what is an objective measurement?
a measurement that is not influenced by emotions, opinions or personal feelings
examples of objective measurements
- heart rate monitor
- pedometer
- GPS
what is subjective measurement?
a measurement based on ones personal feelings
examples of subjective measurements
- recall
- logs
what is a recall survey (1 advantage & 1 disadvantage)
individuals recall and report on their past physical activity behaviors using a questionnaire or interview
advantage: inexpensive
disadvantage: accuracy
What is a diary (1 advantage & 1 disadvantage)
used to track all of the physical activity that you do in a week
advantage: inexpensive
disadvantage: overestimate understanding of intensity levels
what is pedometry (1 advantage & 1 disadvantage)
a device that measures the number of steps taken during physical activity
advantage: low cost
disadvantage: don’t provide information about intensity or duration of activity
what is accelerometer (1 advantage & 1 disadvantage)
devices that measure the proper acceleration
advantage: simple to use
disadvantage: potential for inaccurate data
what is direct observation (1 advantage & 1 disadvantage)
involves trained observers watching and recording individuals’ activity levels
advantage: detailed account
disadvantage: time consuming
what are personal activity trackers (1 advantage & 1 disadvantage)
is a wearable device that monitors and records various aspects of your physical activity
advantage: tracks progress
disadvantage: can cause users to become overly obsessive over numbers and data
What is a PAR-Q test
Looks at health history - injury, medication - looks at if your safe to do Physical Activity
What is FMA
Functional Movement assessment. Allows to look at someones injury history and sees if they are able to participate in physical activity.
