Chapter 1- Part 1

Question 1

What can being physically inactive lead to?

Answer 1

Becoming overweight and obese, which can increase the risk of developing a number of chronic health conditions

Question 2

What are people who are sedentary or exercise at low levels more likely to have?

Answer 2

Heart disease, strokes, vascular disease, diabetes and arthritis

Question 3

What are the two factors which have the greatest influence on physical activity participation?

Answer 3

Access to facilities and time

Question 4

Which four dimensions is physical activity described according to?

Answer 4

F = Frequency
I = Intesnity
T = Type
D = Duration

Question 5

What does frequency refer to?

Answer 5

The number of events of physical activity in a certain time period

Question 6

What is intensity?

Answer 6

The physiological effort associated with participating in a certain type of physical activity

Question 7

What does type refer to?

Answer 7

The sort of physical activity being completed

Question 8

What does duration refer to?

Answer 8

The time of participation in a single bout of physical activity

Question 9

What are enablers?

Answer 9

Factors that promote or encourage promotion in physical activity

Question 10

What are barriers?

Answer 10

Factors that block or impede participation in physical activity

Question 11

What is the relationship between people who feel socially isolated and participation in physical activity?

Answer 11

They may feel less confident of participating and may not be aware of the programs that are available to them

Question 12

What is the relationship between socioeconomic status and participation in physical activity?

Answer 12

Lower socioeconomic status is linked to reduced participation in physical activity

Question 13

What are the social benefits of physical activity?

Answer 13

Increased interaction with peers, communication skills, building of networks and increased confidence

Question 14

What are the physical benefits of physical activity?

Answer 14

Fitness, strength, prevention of disease and improved motor skills

Question 15

What are the mental benefits of physical activity?

Answer 15

Increased wellbeing, better concentration, reduced stress, improved sleep and enhanced memory

Question 16

What are the environmental benefits of physical activity?

Answer 16

Reduced air pollution, reduced traffic, reduced greenhouse emissions and more funding to build facilities

Question 17

What are the economic benefits of physical activity?

Answer 17

Increased tourism, creation of jobs and saving of the public health system

Question 18

How can having dependent children contribute to lower levels of physical activity?

Answer 18

Parents will need to transport children all the time and will have less disposable income to spend on equipment and facilities

Question 19

What are examples of barriers to physical activity in a family setting?

Answer 19

Promotion of sedentary behaviour, not being able to afford equipment or facilities