Lecture 11: PA, Exercise and Health

Question 1

What are the ABC’s of exercise psych?

Answer 1

Affect - Feelings
Behaviour - Actions
Cognition - Thoughts

Question 2

What is B = P X E

Answer 2

Behaviour = Person x Environment
- How they interact with the environment
- How the environment influences psychological processes

Question 3

What is exercise psychology?

Answer 3

The use of psychology to understand the causes and effects of health-related physical activity

Question 4

What is physical activity?

Answer 4

Any movement resulting in energy expenditure

Question 5

What is exercise?

Answer 5

Movement that is planned, repetitive, structured, purpose is to increase fitness

Question 6

Why does exercise have a negative connotation?

Answer 6

It is threatening and can be scary for some people, which can be why the term PA is used

Question 7

What are the PA guidelines?

Answer 7

• 150-300 mins MOD intensity/week
  OR
• 75-150 mins VIG intensity/week
  OR
• An equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous PA over the week

Question 8

What is health?

Answer 8

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 9

What are 2 models of health examples?

Answer 9

• Te Whare Tapa Wha
• The Fonofale Model of Health

Question 10

What does the Te Whare Tapa Wha model encompass?

Answer 10

5 pillars:
- Spiritual
- Mental
- Family
- Land
- Physical

Question 11

What does the Fonofale model of health encompass?

Answer 11

Framework = Family
Pillars = Physical, Spiritual, Mental, Other
Roof = Culture