Chapter 1 intro to the concepts of physical activity, sport and exercise

Question 1

physical activity

Answer 1

any movement of the body produced by the skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditure

Question 2

sport

Answer 2

a range of activities that are highly organised and involve rules, complex skills, and tactics, physical exertion and competition between participants

Question 3

exercise

Answer 3

physical activity that is planned or structured involves repetitive body movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of fitness.

Question 4

enabler

Answer 4

is something or someone that has a positive effect on one’s physical behaviour.

Question 5

barrier

Answer 5

is something or someone that has a negative effect on one’s physical activity behaviour.

Question 6

examples of social influences

Answer 6

income
level of education
ethnicity/race
gender
socioeconomic status

Question 7

examples of cultural influences

Answer 7

cultural norms
ethnicity
national traditions

Question 8

examples of environmental factors

Answer 8

access to facilities
geographical location
distance to recreational facilities
safety
weather