Chapter 9

Question 1

Incidental activity
2 examples

Answer 1

The exercise of movement that occurs during daily routines or activities.
- walking to school
- Taking the stairs at school

Question 2

Active transport
2 examples

Answer 2

The taking an active form of activity to get from one place to the other.
- riding a bike to work
- taking a scooter to meet up with mates

Question 3

Physical inactivity
Negatives

Answer 3

Refers to a lifestyle characterised by little to no physical exercise or activity.
- increased risk of chronic disease
- increased chance of obesity
- worse bone health

Question 4

Domains of physical activity
2 examples

Answer 4

Can be categorised into various domains based on the context which it occurs. These domains encompass different aspects of daily life and activities.
- occupational physical activity
- leisure- time physical activity
- active play
- Household physical activity

Question 5

Dimensions of physical activity
[FITT formula]

Answer 5

FITT stands for: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.
Three parameters can be applied specifically to improve cardiovascular fitness.