Healthy active living Flashcards
what is the leading cause of youth hockey injuries
bodychecking
policy should delay bodychecking until what age for elite players
13-14 (bantam league)
Hockey Canada’s four-stage skill development program for bodychecking
body positioning
angling
stick checking
body contact
what does the CPS recommend in terms of bodychecking for non competitive leagues
Eliminating bodychecking from all levels of organized recreational/non-elite competitive male ice hockey.
How much screen time is recommended <2 yo
2-4yo
<2: none
2-4: <1h/day
how much structured/unstructured activity should a child age 1-4 have
180 minutes per day (any intensity)
how much screen time and physical activity age 5-9
<2h/day screen time (recommended for everyone above 5 years of age)
60 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity
vigorous activity at least 3d per week
muscle strengthening activity at least 3 d per week
what is the passport to health
5 servings fruits/veggies, 2h max screen time, 1h physical activity, and zero-sugar sweetened beverages
what are some strategies to improve healthy active living
Remove television sets and computers from bedrooms
avoid eating in front of TV
replace screen time with physical activity
avoid sitting for prolonged periods of time, active transportation
games that promote physical activity
what is a strategy to recommend if they say they are too out of shape for physical activity
start slow- 10 minutes
what are some psychosocial factors that may be contributing to their child’s or adolescent’s obesity (6)
stress bullying depression low self-esteem suffering neglect or maltreatment weight bias- overweight children are often bullied
what are some psychosocial consequences of obesity (4)
mental health
self esteem
body image
lower quality of life
is boxing recommended for children and adolescents?
no!!
The Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics oppose boxing as a sport for children and adolescents.
what is the most common injury associated with boxing
concussion
what is the most common cause of death associated with boxing injuries
subdural hemorrhage