Increasing Physical Activity

Question 1

Define physical activity

Answer 1

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that result in energy expenditure.

Question 2

Energy expended is a product of what?

Answer 2

FITT. Frequency, intensity, time and type

Question 3

Define exercise

Answer 3

Physical activity that is planned and structured and often improves an area of physical fitness.

Question 4

Describe the link between physical activity and medical conditions

Answer 4

Increased activity leads to decreased coronary heart disease, decrease risk of cancers, decrease risk of type 2 diabetes and dementia and decrease risk of back and joint pain

Cardiovascular disease
COPD, Asthma, Cystic fibrosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoarthritis, fracture recovery
Mental health: anxiety, depression, stress and schizophrenia

Question 5

Describe the effects of physical activity and quality of live

Answer 5

It improves sleep, manages stress, can act as antidepressant, improve mental health and enhance performance.

Question 6

What is the UK guidelines on recommended minimum physical activity

Answer 6

150 mins of moderate activity or 75 mins of intense activity per week.

Build muscle strength and balance for older adults 2 days a week.

Minimise sedentary time

Question 7

What are the statistics of men and women who are inactive

Answer 7

1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women are not active enough for good health

Question 8

How do you speak to patients about physical activity?

Answer 8

Person centred physical activity advice.

A person centred conversation means building a rapport and express empathy and emphasise personal responsibility.

Give leaflets, goal setting, local support and find something they enjoy.

Question 9

What is the deffinition of fitness

Answer 9

Question 10

What does NICE advise about antidepressant drugs

Answer 10

Question 11

Physical Activity and Cancer

Answer 11

Question 12

What is the recomended exercise time for other ages ( 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-18 / 65+)

Answer 12

Question 13

What is the statistics of people that would be more active if advised by a healthcare professional

Answer 13

Question 14

What are the challenges in discussing physical activity

Answer 14

Time
Fear of “preaching”
Lack of knowledge
Lack of skills

Question 15

What are the solutions for the challenges in discussing physical activity

Answer 15

Question 16

What is the test used in Elderly care setting to help determine falls risk

Answer 16

Question 17

What is the AAA approach

Answer 17

Ask
Assess
Advise

Question 18

AAA aproach (ask)

Answer 18

Question 19

AAA approach (assess)

Answer 19

Question 20

AAA aproach (advise)

Answer 20

Question 21

What is social prescribing

Answer 21