Physical Activity

Question 1

Define physical activity

Answer 1

Voluntary movements to achieve a goal

Bodily movements resulting in caloric expenditure.

Question 2

Define MET

Answer 2

Ratio of energy expenditure during activity from resting energy expenditure.

This is an absolute value.

Question 3

What determines relativity in terms of physical activity ability?

Answer 3

Level of fitness

Question 4

What are fitness related components of physical activity?

Answer 4

Power, composition, strength, cardio respiratory capacity and motor skill

Question 5

What are health related components of physical activity?

Answer 5

Flexibility, body composition, endurance, strength

Question 6

How do you calculate total energy expenditure?

Answer 6

BMR + Thermic effect of food + PA

Question 7

What is BMR influenced by?

Answer 7

Sex, body size (> = more BMR), surface area

Question 8

1 MET is equivalent to…

Answer 8

3.5ml of O2 per kg of body weight per min.

Or

1 kcal per kg

Question 9

Categorize MET intensity

Answer 9

1.1-2.9 MET = light
3-5.9 MET= moderate
> 6 MET= vigorous

Question 10

What age group doesn’t have PA recommendations?

Answer 10

Children under 6

Question 11

What is baseline activity?

Answer 11

Everyday activities (ADLs) 
Light intensity

Question 12

What is baseline activity good for?

Answer 12

It’s a starting point for sedentary individuals

Good for weight management and bone loading

Question 13

How does the compendium know values?

Answer 13

METs should be independent of fitness and body size.

Estimations based on similar activity and self report.