Physical Activity and Mental Health

Question 1

two continua model

Answer 1

mental health and mental illness are related, but different dimensions

Question 2

truth or false women tend to report higher rates of mood/anxiety disorder

Answer 2

true

Question 3

truth or dare men tend to report higher rates of substance misuse disorders

Answer 3

true

Question 4

4 functions of PA in Enhancing Mental health

Answer 4

1. Preventative Function
2. Treatment Function
3. Quality of Life function
   4.”Feel Good” Function

Question 5

endorphine

Answer 5

eases pain and can produce a feeling of euphoria

Question 6

Brain- derived Neurotrophic factor

Answer 6

a chemical in the brain that plays a role in different aspects of developmental and adult brain plasticity

Question 7

monoamines

Answer 7

neurotransmitter that causes the birth of mental disorders

Question 8

brain-derived neurotrophic factor

Answer 8

-brain chemical involved in different aspects of developmental and adult brain plasticity.
-low levels are associated with mental disorders
-high levels after acute aerobic exercise and after a period of endurance training

Question 9

sedentary behaviour

Answer 9

Any waking behaviour characterized by an energy expenditure of ≤ 1.5 METS while in a sitting or reclining position

Question 10

Canadian 24 hour movement guideline

Answer 10

-muscle strengthening and aerobic exercises
-7 to hours of sleep
-limiting sedentary time to 8 hours or less

Question 11

3 domain contributions to sedentary behaviour

Answer 11

• occupation
• leisure time
• transportation