KINESIOLOGY Flashcards
WHAT IS THE STATEMENT OF WHO 2003 FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH?
regular physical activity results in a wide range of physical, social and mental health benefits.
only _____% of Canadian adults met the current physical activity recommendations given by CPAG?
15%
Full form of CPAG?
Canadian’s physical activity guidelines
what is the minimal recommendation give BY CPAG for physical activity for health?
150 minutes of moderate or more intense physical activity for each (18-64years)
what do u mean by physical activity?
All body movements produced by skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditure.
what do u mean by moderate intensity physical activity, name some of them?
activities that get you moving fast enough to burn off 3-6 times as you do when you are sitting quietly.
example:brisk waling, cycling, dancing
What do u mean by Vigorous intensity physical activity, give some examples?
physical activity done with large amount of effort, resulting in a substantially higher heart rate and rapid breathing.
example:jogging, basketball, running
what is exercise?
PLANNED, STRUCTURED, AND REPETITIVE BODILY movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness
name 3 components that are benefitted with exercise?
cardiorespiratory endurance
flexibility
muscular strength
all ______ is physical activity, but not all ______ is considered exercise.
exercise, physical activity
what are the benefits of regular physical activity?
1.Improved cardiorespiratory endurance
2.reduced risk of heart disease.
3.prevention of hypertension(high B.P.)
4.Reduces ‘bad cholesterol’(LDLs-LOW- DENSITY lipoproteins) and increasing ‘good cholesterol’(HDLs-high density lipoproteins)
5.improve bone health
6.Improved weight management
7.Improved mental health and stress management
How did physical activity improved quantity and quality of life?
1.prevention of type 2 diabetes
2.increased longevity
3.improved immunity to disease
what has the biggest difference or impact to a person’s health?(no.1 treatment of fatigue?
exercise mostly walking
what is the single best thing we can do for our health?
30-60 min being active
what applied as the strongest predictor of death?
low fitness(CRF)