Physical activity

Question 1

Define physical activity

Answer 1

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure

Question 2

Give the equation for kCal burnt

Answer 2

kCal total = kCal work + kCal leisure + kCal sleep

Question 3

Define metabolic equivalent

Answer 3

The amount of energy the body utilises during activity in proportion to the amount of energy used at rest

Question 4

What level of activity causes the MET to exceed 3, and give some examples

Answer 4

Moderate-intensity physical activity = 3-6 METs
Brisk walking
Dancing
Gardening

Question 5

What level of activity causes the MET to exceed 6, and give some examples

Answer 5

Vigorous-intensity physical activity = >6 METs
Running
Aerobics
Fast swimming

Question 6

Define basal metabolic rate

Answer 6

The no. of calories to keep your body functioning whilst at rest

Question 7

Define physical fitness

Answer 7

Ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) and routine physical activity without undue fatigue

Question 8

Define Agility

Answer 8

Ability to change position of body in space with speed and accuracy

Question 9

Define balance

Answer 9

Maintenance of equilibrium whilst both stationary and moving

Question 10

Define Co-ordination

Answer 10

Ability to use all senses together to perform tasks smoothly and correctly

Question 11

Define speed

Answer 11

Ability to perform a movement within a short period of time

Question 12

Define reaction time

Answer 12

Time elapsed between stimulation and beginning of reaction to it

Question 13

What factors can affect health?

Answer 13

Lifestyle behaviours (smoking)
Personal attributes
Social & physical environment

Question 14

What is health?

Answer 14

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the abscence of disease

Question 15

Define morbidity

Answer 15

The rate of disease in a population.

Long term conditions for which there is currently no cure (diabetes, arthritis)

Question 16

Define mortality

Answer 16

The number of deaths in a given time

Question 17

Define exercise

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What are the benefits of exercise?

Answer 18

Decrease pain
Increase bone density
Improve stability
Improve overall wellbeing

Question 19

What is the minimum recommended time to spend participating in moderate-vigorous exercise?

Answer 19

150 minutes per week

Question 20

In what ways can we reduce peoples worry for safety when exercising?

Answer 20

Complete a pre-participative health evaluation

Use a gradually progressive programme over 2-3 months, increasing from light to moderate intensity

Question 21

Give 3 ways you can measure health fitness

Answer 21

1. Body composition
2. Anthropometric measurements (height, weight)
3. Cardio-respiratory fitness (VO2 max per kg per min)

Question 22

Describe SMART goals

Answer 22

Specific
Measureable
Achieveable
Realistic
Times

Question 23

Describe FAST goals

Answer 23

Frequently discussed
Ambitious
Specific
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