Option C.6

Question 1

C.6.1 Outline physical activity guidelines for the promotion of good health

Answer 1

150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise
at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity per week
OR
at least 75 min of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week ✔

activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 minutes duration ✔

For people 18-64
Prevents obesity

Question 2

C.6.2 Describe the aims of exercise in individuals with a hypo kinetic disease

Answer 2

->to make the most of limited functional capacities
-> to alleviate or provide relief from symptoms
-> to reduce the need for medication
-> to reduce the risk of disease recurrence
-> to help overcome social problems and psychological distress

Question 3

C.6.3 Discuss the potential barriers to physical activity

Answer 3

-> Physical ( perceptions of being to old or too fat
-> Emotional ( shyness, embarrassment)
->Motivational (lack of energy for or enjoyment of exercise )
->Time ( lack of time due to work or family life)
->Availability (perceptions, lack of equipment, facilities and the feeling that there is no one to exercise with)
- uncontrolled disease state (unstable angina, poorly
-controlled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension)
- hazards of exercise
-musco-skeletal injuries
-triggering of other health issues (heart attack, respiratory tract infections)

Insecurities around body image ✔

Environmental factors:

social environment, eg lack encouragement/companionship from parents ✔

social and cultural norms within various ethnic groups, eg false belief/values/attitudes that females should not engage in exercise ✔

Lack of effective leaders/role models