PE EXAM Flashcards
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Define play and give an example
-no formal rules
-spontanious
-no winning mentality
-accessible to anyone
E.G throwing a frisbee, playing tag
Define Active transport and give an example
- Any form of human powered transport to get to and from specific destinations
- healthy alternative to travelling in a vehicle
E.G riding a bike to school, walking to train station
Define Chores and give an example
-higher energy expenditure than being at rest
E.G sweeping, vacuuming,gardening
Define Organised Sport
- Abides by rules that include:
- winning mentality
- skills
- vigorous PA
Define exercise
- Involves planning and structure
- physical effort to sustain or improve health
- purposeful repetition
Define recreation
stimulates mind and body E.G shopping, dance, wii fit
Physical Inactivity
Insufficient amount of physical activity in order to achieve measurable health benefits
Health risks associated with physical inactivity
higher risk of:
cardiovascular diseases, obesity, breast cancer,
osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes
What is Sedentary Behaviour ?
the amount of time spent siting or lying down (with the exception of sleeping) E.G watching TV
F.I.T.T
Frequency, Intensity, time, type
PA guidelines for 18-64 year olds
150 mins of moderate a week OR 75 mins of vigorous a week.
Physical benefits of PA
- increased lifespan
- improved quality of life
- improved flexibility
Social Benefits of PA
- increased sense of belonging
- increased wellbeing
- developed social network
Emotional benefits of PA
- lower anxiety
- improves self worth
- improved moods
Mental benefits of PA
- improved sleep
- increases cognitive function
- lower stress
