FITNESS CHOICES

Question 1

Explain the difference between physical activity and exercise?

Answer 1

Physical activity= any movement that results in the expenditure of energy.

Exercise= planned, structured and repetitive bodily movements that aim to improve one or more of the components of physical fitness.

Question 2

Describe the changing attitudes of our society towards physical activity

Answer 2

The technological revolution over the last 30 years has had a major influence on our level of daily physical activity.

Labor-saving devices are now an integral part of our daily life. It is possible to go through each day being almost completely sedentary.

Question 3

Describe what ‘fitness as a commodity’ means

Answer 3

This refers to the ‘fitness business’ and how fitness is now being used a as a profitable part of society

Question 4

What are some ways that people can exercise INDIVIDUALLY

Answer 4

o Power walking
o Running
o Swimming
o Cycling
o Weight training
o Tai Chi
o Pilates
o Yoga

Question 5

What are some ways that individuals can exercise in a GROUP setting

Answer 5

• Aerobics & Aquarobics
• Team games (netball, soccer)
• Pump/step/spin class
• Emerging (zumba, ball soccer)

Question 6

What are the 4 main motivators/barriers people face when choosing to exercise?

Answer 6

1. Influence of other responsibilities
2. Cost
3. Feelings about fitness and exercising
4. Access to facilities

Question 7

How can ones access to facilities be a motivator and how can it be a barrier?

Answer 7

Motivator- If facilities (ovals, gyms, pools) are close by, you are more likely to use them

Barrier- isolated areas have limited access to facilities. If there isn’t a gym close by it is ‘too much effort’

Question 8

How can the cost of exercising be both a barrier and a motivator for individuals?

Answer 8

Motivator- cheap cost can entice you to join/buy

Barrier- if membership/price of product is too much you wont get it

Question 9

How can an individual’s feelings about exercise be both a motivator and barrier?

Answer 9

Motivator- If your inspired and motivated to get fit, you’re more likely to exercise

Barrier- If you see exercise as boring and too much effort, you are unlikely to participate

Question 10

How can the influence of other responsibilities be both a motivator and barrier for an individual when it comes to exercising?

Answer 10

Motivator- Gyms at work can make you more likely to participate. Family members may encourage you.

Barrier- May be too busy and have to much other stuff on their schedule to exercise.

Question 11

What is the acronym for ‘motivators & barriers’ for fitness?

Answer 11

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