P.E Exam Revision Flashcards
Define Physical activity
Any form of bodily movement where energy expenditure is raised above resting levels
Define Physical inactivity
As people undertake insufficient physical activity measurable health outcomes.
Define Sedentary Behavior
The amount of time per day spent sitting or lying down, not including sleeping, engaged in non-active activities. 1.5 MET’s
Define Structured physical activity
Physical activity that is planned.
e.g. going for a run, completing a workout, and netball trainning.
Define Incidental physical activity
Physical activity that is unstructured activity accumulated throughout the day.
e.g. active transport
What is the difference between inactivity and sedentary behavior?
Inactivity is not doing enough physical activity, whereas sedentary behavior is he time spent sitting or laying down while being inactive.
What does GOAL stand for in the Domains of health?
G - Gardening household chores
O - Occupation
A - Active transport
L - Leisure time
Explain Gardening household chores and provide am example
Chores that you carry out around the house and garden providing a important source of physical activity
Example: Sweeping, Vacuuming and weeding
Explain Occupation and provide an example
Physical activity a person performs regularly as a part of their work or occupation.
Example: lifting and packing boxes
Explain Active transport and provide an example
Any form of human powered transport used to get places.
Example: Walking to school or work
Explain Leisure time and provide an example
Performed in personal time outside of work.
Example: Netball, Tennis, Walking the dog
What are the dimensions of physical activity? (DFIT)
Duration
Frequency
Intensity
Type
What are methods for assessing intensity?
Heart rate
Talk test
Rating of perceived exertion
Metabolic equivalent
What is the heart rate in assessing intensity?
A direct linear relation between heart rate and activity intensity. Heart rate is measured in beats per minute, can be measured by a electronic devices.
What is that talk test in assessing intensity?
A test, if you can talk comfortably while being active, you are working at a lower intensity. If you are unable to talk comfortably you are likely to be preforming at a higher intensity.
What is Rating of perceived exertion in assessing intensity?
A subjective estimate of how hard you are working based on how your body feels, this can be inaccurate.
What is Metabolic equivalent in assessing intensity?
1 MET represents the energy expenditure at resting rates. 4 MET’s represents activity expenditure four times that at rest.
What are examples of Socio-cultural influences?
- Historical
- Social
- Cultural
- Environmental
- Geographic
- Personal factors
Trends relating to physical activity or sedentary behaviors
- 18 year’s+ average 33 minutes of physical activity per day.
- 18 years+ have a sedentary leisure just over 4 hours per day on average.
- 5-17 year old’s had just over 60% average at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.
What are some physical benefits of regular physical activity?
- Reduces risk of disease.
- Strengthens bones and muscles.
- Manages weight.
What are some social benefits of regular physical activity?
- Encourages social interaction
- Peer acceptance
- More reliable
What are some mental benefits of regular physical activity?
- Reduces anxiety
- Improves self-esteem
- Increased satisfaction with oneself
What are some emotional benefits of regular physical activity?
- Reduces feelings of stress.
- Able to recognize emotions.
- Express emotions correctly.