pe exam sem 2 Flashcards
forms of physical activity
play, games, sports, transportation, chores, exercise and recreational activities
Domains of physical activity
Household chores
Occupational
Leisure time
Active transport
physical activity
movement of body produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure.
sedentary behaviour
activities that involve low energy expenditure while sitting or lying down
physical benefits of physical activity
-cardiovascular fitness.
-muscular strength.
-healthy weight.
-Strengthens bones
-Boosts immune system.
Mental Benefits of Physical Activity
- cognitive function.
-Reduces stress and anxiety.
-sleep quality
-Increases productivity
-prevent mental health issues
Emotional Benefits of Physical Activity
-boosts mood.
-Builds confidence
-Promotes relaxation.
-sense of achievement.
-emotional resilience
Physical activity and sedentary guidelines for children (13-17)
Physical activity:
60 mins, moderate to vigorous physical activity everyday
sedentary guideline:
no more than 2 hours per day
Physical activity and sedentary guidelines for adults (18-64)
Physical activity:
150 moderate or 75 mins vigorous per week
Sedentary Behavior:
Reduce sitting or lying time
Physical activity and sedentary guidelines for older adults (65+)
Physical activity:
150 moderate or 75 mins vigorous per week
Sedentary Behavior:
move around every 30 mins
subjective and objective data
subjective:
based on personal feelings
objective:
based on measurable facts
Accelerometer
Movement intensity and frequency
Advantages:
-objective data
-continuous monitoring
Disadvantages:
-expensive
-May not capture activities like cycling or swimming
Pedometer
steps taken during a specific period
Advantages:
-inexpensive
-encourages to increase daily activity
Disadvantages:
-Only measures steps
-May not be accurate
Recall Survey
Self-reported data on physical activity
Advantages:
-good for large groups of ppl
-assess wide range of physical activities
Disadvantages:
-influenced by social desirability bias
-subjective data (unreliable)
Personal Activity Tracker (e.g., Smart Watch)
Advantages:
-Tracks activity automatically.
-Provides detailed feedback
Disadvantages:
-expensive
-not 100% accurate