CHP1

Question 1

NPAG’s

Answer 1

National Physical Activity Guidelines - the minimum guidelines for PA in order to gain some benefits

Question 2

NPAG’s- Baby, Toddlers, Preschool

Answer 2

0-5yrs old T= D= > 3hrs O= no screens for under 2yrs, 2-5yrs < 1 hr

Question 3

NPAG’s - children + youth

Answer 3

F= everyday I= mod-vig T= variety D= 60+min 0= <2 hr of screen

Question 4

NPAG’s - Adult

Answer 4

F= 5+ days I= mod T= all D=30+min O= vig PA 3-4 a week X 30 min

Question 5

NPAG’s - Adult 4 guidelines

Answer 5

1. think of movement as an opportunity not as an inconvenience 2. Be active everyday in as many ways as you can 3. 30+ min of MPA most days 4. regular VPA for exra benefits

Question 6

NPAG’s - older adults (65+)

Answer 6

F= 5+ days I= mod T= variety D= 30+ min

Question 7

NPAG’s - overweight/ obese adults

Answer 7

F= everyday I= mod T= all D= 60+min

Question 8

NPAG’s - adults - lost weight

Answer 8

F= everyday I= mod T= all D= 60-90min

Question 9

NPAG’s - overweight /obese children

Answer 9

F= everyday I= mod T= all D= 30+min / more than normal O= < 2hrs screen

Question 10

Dimensions of PA

Answer 10

Frequency - how often Intensity - how much work Type - what Time - how long

Question 11

Domains of PA

Answer 11

HALO or GOAL household/ garden active transport leisure time occupational

Question 12

variables of PA

Answer 12

3PBESH Psychological Physical environment Policy Behavioural Economic Socio- cultural Health

Question 13

Variable - Psychological

Answer 13

attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, values, enjoyment

Question 14

Variable - Physical Environment

Answer 14

availability + access to facilities, PA programs, active transport

Question 15

Variable - Policy

Answer 15

workplace PA, walking / cycling policies

Question 16

Variable - Behavioural

Answer 16

time spent outdoors, sedentary behaviour, car use

Question 17

Variable - Economic

Answer 17

cost of recreation activities / facilities, cost of car vs transport

Question 18

Variable - Socio- cultural

Answer 18

social participation / support, parents attitude to children’s sport

Question 19

Variable - Health

Answer 19

overweight: height weight, waist circumference other: type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Question 20

Purpose of measuring PA: population level

Answer 20

• document frequency and distribution of PA in population groups - monitor achievement of PA guidelines - study the relationship between PA and health conditions - evaluate the effectiveness of large scale PA intervention programs

Question 21

Purpose of measuring PA: Individual level

Answer 21

• detect change in an individuals health and/or behaviour - determine the effect of any change in PA behaviour

Question 22

Subjective Measures

Answer 22

-assessment relying on an individual’s recall of activity’s and ts perceived intensity -predominantly used for populations

Question 23

Objective Measures

Answer 23

• assessment using either direct observation or a device that can produce solid data - predominantly used for individuals

Question 24

Self report / proxy report

Answer 24

self-administered, interviewer, proxy report (reporting on behalf of someone else). uses interviews, questionnaires, diaries or logs

Question 25

self/ proxy report advantages

Answer 25

-assess PA over multiple domains -low participant burden -low cost -administered quickly to a large audience -potential to predict approx energy expenditure - qualitative or quantitative

Question 26

subjective measures disadvantages

Answer 26

• validity problems - social desirability bias - recall problems for under 10s and over 50s - sensitivity

Question 27

social desirability bias

Answer 27

people provide what they perceive to be the desired response

Question 28

sensitivity problems

Answer 28

changing behaviour because you know you are logging behaviour

Question 29

recall

Answer 29

require someone to remember what they have done - short, simple questions :self administered, interview, proxy report - Active Australia Survey requires people to remember their PA over the last week