Movement (V01-V02) Preconditions Flashcards
What is the intent of the Movement Concept?
- promote physical activity in everyday life through environmental design, policies and programs
- to ensure that movement opportunities are integrated into the fabric of our culture, buildings and communities
It is critical that our buildings, communities and sociocultural environments consider MOVEMENT as a vital part of the human condition – and as a ______.
key health promotion
What % of the global adult population remains physically inactive?
Compare the % between developed and developing countries.
23%
29% of developed
15% of developing
What % of the adolescent population remains physically inactive?
80%
What % of the older adult population remains physically inactive?
53%
How much money is costing healthcare systems due to physical inactivity?
$54 billion and
$14 billion in productivity losses
What is sedentary behavior?
very low-intensity, low-effort activities, such as sitting.
less than 1.5 METS of energy expenditure relative to resting state
To get a point in Designing Active Buildings and Communities for all spaces, the project must achieve at least one of the following optimization features:
V01 Active Blgs and Communities
a. Feature V03: Circulation Network.
b. Feature V04: Facilities for Active Occupants.
c. Feature V05: Site Planning and Selection.
d. Feature V08: Physical Activity Spaces and Equipment
What are the recommended physical activity levels?
for 18-64 years old (varies):
- 150 min+ of moderate-intensity
- 75 min+ of vigorous intensity
- muscle training at least 2X/wk
Effective ergonomic interventions to accommodate all users include both ___ (e.g., adjustable furniture) and ___ (e.g., education) approaches.
V02 Ergonomic Workstation Design
design
programmatic
For Office Spaces…
All computer monitors can be positioned by the user (monitor height, viewing angle, horizontal distance), through one or more of the following:
V02 Ergonomic Workstation Design
a. monitors with built-in height and angle adjustment
b. monitor stands or arms that allow height, angle, and horizontal adjustment
Laptops for office spaces must meet one of the following requirements:
V02 Ergonomic Workstation Design
a. laptop is paired with an external keyboard, mouse, ad stand
b. laptop is used with an external monitor that meets option 1
What are the requirements for offices spaces regarding height-adjustable work surfaces?
V02 Ergonomic Workstation Design
At least 25% of all workstations can be adjusted by the user.
- Manual or electric height-adjustable work surfaces.
- Supplemental solutions (e.g., stand) that allow all or part of the work surface, monitor and primary input devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse) to be raised or lowered to seated or standing heights.
How can office spaces provide chair adjustability for its users?
All seating at workstations can be adjusted by:
- Seat height.
- Seat depth.
- One additional adjustability requirement:
- a. Backrest height and lumbar support.
- b. Backrest angle.
- c. Armrest height and distance between armrests
All Spaces-
If a user must stand more than 50% or more during working hours, workstations should provide at least two of the following:
V02 Ergonomic Workstation Design
a. anti-fatigue mats
b. recessed toe space at least 4 inches in depth and height
c. a footrest or footrail
d. a leaning chair
