Lecture 4 Flashcards
What are the PA guidelines for 0-5 yrs capable of walking
3 hours of total PA daily
What are the PA guidelines for 5-18 yrs
1hr MVPA daily
What method do most public health studies use to collect data?
Self report
What is the trend for PA through early and late adolescence?
Decline
What is the trend over the last 30 years for the magnitude of PA decline through EARLY adolescence?
Increased
What is the trend over the last 30 years for the magnitude of PA decline through LATE adolescence?
Decreased
Why is it difficult to observe secular changes in PA?
Differences in measurement techniques over time
Give four intuitive reasons for the decline in PA?
Increased screen availability Concern over outdoor safety Labour saving technology Familial PA habits Cultural expectations
Name two areas/domains where PA has shown to have decreased
Active commuting and transport
Sport participation
How does SB vary between boys and girls
Girls spend more time sedentary in total
Boys do more long-duration SB
How did SB vary between Old order Amish and New order Amish?
No difference - both still sit down for long periods at school
Give the 7 functions of the International PA Report Card
Public awareness builder
Accountability index
A surveillance synthesis mechanism
A policy driver
A challenge for other countries to adopt similar practice
An advocacy tool for PA leaders and organisers
Where does most info on travel trends come from?
NTS National Travel Survey
What are the most common reasons for children to make journeys (in any mode)?
Education (their own)
Other escort
Education escort
Which population group cycles the most?
11-15 yr old boys
