Physical activity Flashcards
Define physical activity
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
Give the equation for kCal burnt
kCal total = kCal work + kCal leisure + kCal sleep
Define metabolic equivalent
The amount of energy the body utilises during activity in proportion to the amount of energy used at rest
What level of activity causes the MET to exceed 3, and give some examples
Moderate-intensity physical activity = 3-6 METs
Brisk walking
Dancing
Gardening
What level of activity causes the MET to exceed 6, and give some examples
Vigorous-intensity physical activity = >6 METs
Running
Aerobics
Fast swimming
Define basal metabolic rate
The no. of calories to keep your body functioning whilst at rest
Define physical fitness
Ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) and routine physical activity without undue fatigue
Define Agility
Ability to change position of body in space with speed and accuracy
Define balance
Maintenance of equilibrium whilst both stationary and moving
Define Co-ordination
Ability to use all senses together to perform tasks smoothly and correctly
Define speed
Ability to perform a movement within a short period of time
Define reaction time
Time elapsed between stimulation and beginning of reaction to it
What factors can affect health?
Lifestyle behaviours (smoking)
Personal attributes
Social & physical environment
What is health?
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the abscence of disease
Define morbidity
The rate of disease in a population.
Long term conditions for which there is currently no cure (diabetes, arthritis)
Define mortality
The number of deaths in a given time
Define exercise
Physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive and purposive in the sense that improvement or maintenance of one or more components of fitness is an objective
What are the benefits of exercise?
Decrease pain
Increase bone density
Improve stability
Improve overall wellbeing
What is the minimum recommended time to spend participating in moderate-vigorous exercise?
150 minutes per week
In what ways can we reduce peoples worry for safety when exercising?
Complete a pre-participative health evaluation
Use a gradually progressive programme over 2-3 months, increasing from light to moderate intensity
Give 3 ways you can measure health fitness
- Body composition
- Anthropometric measurements (height, weight)
- Cardio-respiratory fitness (VO2 max per kg per min)
Describe SMART goals
Specific Measureable Achieveable Realistic Times
Describe FAST goals
Frequently discussed
Ambitious
Specific
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