Chapter 1- Part 2 Flashcards
How can a peer group positively influence participation in physical activity?
Playing recreational sport together and accepting different cultures/abilities
How can someone who is extremely busy create time for exercise?
By walking or riding to school or joining a lunchtime physical activity group
What is the advantage of mass media campaigns?
They are able to reach larger audiences and target both visual/audio senses
Why do people with higher education levels tend to be more physically active?
They are more aware of dangers of sedentary behaviour and have a greater disposable income to spend on equipment and facilities
How are schools able to encourage participation in physical activity?
It is compulsory for children under the age of 16 to participate in physical activity and they provide access to facilities
People between which ages are most likely to meet the minimum guidelines of physical activity?
18-24 years of age
Why does physical activity decrease over time with age?
There is less organised sport and lifestyle factors such as jobs/families take up large amounts of time
How does mass media promotion help with physical activity?
Increases awareness of how to become active, provides information about the consequences of inactivity, increases interest in participation and motivates individuals
What is exercise?
Physical activity that is specifically planned, structure and repetitive, rarely involving any kind of competition
What is sport?
Physical activity using a set of rules, to perform exercise as an individual or a team
What is play?
Physical activity performed for fun or recreation
What is physical activity defined as?
Any musculoskeletal movement of the body which results in energy expenditure
What does regular participation in physical activity reduce?
The risk of disease
What does structured physical activity include?
Organised sport and planned fitness sessions
What does incidental physical activity include?
Household chores or walking up the stairs
