Important terms and current trends in the PA experiences of Canadian children and youth

Question 1

8 important terms

Answer 1

physical activity, sedentary behaviour, physical education, sport, exercise, physical fitness, play, and physical literacy

Question 2

physical activity

Answer 2

any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure

Question 3

3 key areas of emphasis of physical activity

Answer 3

movement of body, skeletal muscles, results in energy expenditure

Question 4

what is the problem with the physical activity definition

Answer 4

it is limited, only a narrow slice

Question 5

physical activity (holistic definition)

Answer 5

people moving, acting and performing within culturally specific spaces and contexts, and influenced by a unique array of interests, emotions, ideas, instructions and relationships

Question 6

3 key areas of physical activity (holistic definition)

Answer 6

people moving, acting and performing;
cultural spaces and contexts;
influenced by an array of interests, emotions, ideas and relationships

Question 7

holistic concept is more

Answer 7

inclusive and adaptable for users

Question 8

sedentary behaviour

Answer 8

refers to postures or activities that require very little movement

Question 9

examples of sedentary behaviour

Answer 9

prolonged sitting, watching tv, playing passive video or computer games, extended time spent on computer, motorized transportation

Question 10

physical education

Answer 10

school or curricular subject that supports the development of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for participation in active, healthy living

Question 11

what are PE programs

Answer 11

an integral component of the total school experience for students

Question 12

sport

Answer 12

an activity involving physical exertion and skill, especially one regulated by set rules or customs in which an individual or team competes against another or others

Question 13

exercise

Answer 13

a form of physical activity that is planned, repetitive in nature, and designed to enhance or maintain physical condition

Question 14

physical fitness

Answer 14

the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time and pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies

Question 15

play

Answer 15

encompasses children’s behavuour which is freely chosen, personally directed, and intrinsically motivated

Question 16

play is performed for

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no external goal or reward and is a fundamental and integral part of healthy development- not only for individual children, but also for the society in which they live

Question 17

what is play not focused on

Answer 17

end product, but a process that happens as children play

Question 18

physical literacy according to international physical literacy association is the

Answer 18

motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life

Question 19

the canadian 24 hour movement guidelines for

Answer 19

children and youth (5-17 years)

Question 20

what is the 24 hour movement guidelines for children and youth

Answer 20

the first evidence based guidelines that target an entire day (24 hours)

Question 21

activity component of the guidelines recommends

Answer 21

children and youth accumulate at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with no more than 2 hours per day of recreational screen time (while limiting sitting for extended periods)

Question 22

2024 participation report card on PA for children and youth (overall PA)

Answer 22

grade is a D+ based on an average of 39% of children and youth meeting the PA recommendation within the canadian 24 hour movement guidelines for children and youth

Question 23

how many children and youth not meeting overall PA guideline

Answer 23

61%

Question 24

2024 participation report card on PA for children and youth (active play)

Answer 24

grade is D-, unchanged from 2022, based on 22% of children and youth meeting the active play benchmark

Question 25

how many children adn youth not meeting active play

Answer 25

78%

Question 26

2024 participation report card on PA for children and youth (active transportation)

Answer 26

grade is unchanged from 2022 at C- because, on average, 43% of children and youth typically use active modes of transportation (57 dont’t)

Question 27

2024 participation report card on PA for children and youth (organized sport)

Answer 27

grade is a B, an increase from last report (C+) and based on average of 68% of children and youth participating in organized sport programs

Question 28

2024 participation report card on PA for children and youth (Physical education)

Answer 28

grade is C, based on 53% of students meeting PE benchmarks

Question 29

percentages of students receiving PE

Answer 29

35% of children grades K to 8 received at least 150 minutes of PE per week
69% of high school students (grades 9-12) took PE

Question 30

2024 participation report card on PA for children and youth (sedentary behaviours)

Answer 30

grade is a D, and increase from F in 2022, based on an average of 27% of children and youth (49% children, 17% youth) meeting the screen time recommendations