Chapter 6 Flashcards
When engaging in recreational pursuits, how can many injuries be prevented?
Stretching and warming up
While the brain starts to shrink at age 30 or 40, what can be done to make the brain more efficient?
Aerobic activity
How much does the average college student spend in Louise and sports in an average day?
3.6 hours
What are some other names for millenials?
Generation Y. The Net Generation. Generation Me. MTV Generation. Echo Boomers
What years was Generation Y born in?
1984-2002
What years was Generation X born in?
1965-1983
Are there more baby boomers or generation X’ers?
Generation X=45 million
Baby Boomers=78 million
How do baby boomers plan to expand their leisure activities as they age?
Surfing. Playing bridge. Paragliding. Learning to fly. Rafting/river running. Running a marathon. Tennis. Skydiving. Boating. Fishing. Backpacking. Bungee jumping. Climbing. Hand gliding. Cooking. Crafts. Community classes. Creative writing. Learning a new language. Going back to school. Playing an instrument. Riding ATV’s. Gambling. Bird watching
Are more American adults single or married?
Single
What’s the fastest growing segment of the US population?
80 and over
What age group benefits more from exercise?
Older adults.
It’s enhances individuals physically and cognitively and allows adults to remain independent as much as 10 years longer than sedentary adults
Should men and women 55 and older be encouraged to renter competitive sports?
Yes. Swimming. Distance running. Track and field. Bowling. Tennis. Badminton. Cycling. Golf. Archery. Fly casting. Orienteering. Rowing canoeing. Sailing. Trapshooting. Table tennis. Shuffleboard. Fencing. Horseshoes. Horseback riding.
What is another name for the US National Senior Sports Classic? Minimum age?
The Senior Olympics.
55
What’s the minimum age for the US Master’s Swimming?
18
From 2010-2025, how is the cohort of 65-75 year olds expected to grow?
During this time period, growth will be from 21 million to 35.4 million representing fully half of the nation’s adult population increase
What events are available in the World Master Athletics Championships?
Track and field. Cross country. Road running. Minimum age 35
Marriages are often delayed until later for whom?
Youth Adults
What are Millenials (Gen. Y) relationship with technology?
- Increased use and experience with communications, media, and technologies
- More technology makes it easier to be sedentary which causes obesity problems
What percentage of baby boomers feel younger than their age?
63%. Many remain active into their later years
Which many aged adults are unmarried?
Middle Aged
