Physical activity, exercise, sport and sedentary behaviour

Question 1

how do you measure physical activity and exercise?

Answer 1

objective measure - accelerometer, pedometer
subjective measure- questionnaire
eg. physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE), IPAQ, general practice physical activity questionnaire (GPPAQ)

Question 2

how do you measure sedentary behaviour?

Answer 2

total amount of time sitting
bouts of sitting time and breaking up sitting time

Question 3

what affect does sedentary behaviour have on CV function?

Answer 3

effect on systolic, diastolic and MAP
effect on mood subscales- significant increase in fatigue after 2-4hrs of sitting and tendency to be less friendly

Question 4

what are the acute effects of sedentary behaviour in older adults?

Answer 4

deleterious effects on BP, fatigue, mood
hypertension

Question 5

what are the UK physical activity guidelines?

Answer 5

150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week
75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise a week

Question 6

which minorities are least likely to be active?

Answer 6

girls are less active than boys
low affluence families are less active
black children and young people are the least likely to be active
old people are less active than young
disables/ people with long-term health conditions
unemployed people

Question 7

what are the top 10 barriers to exercise participation?

Answer 7

time
energy
motivation
cost
facilities
ill at ease
illness/ injury
safe places
transport
partner

Question 8

what are the 6 strategies for enhancing exercise adoption and adherence?

Answer 8

1. behavioural modification
2. cognitive-behavioural - goal setting
3. decision making
4. social support
5. reinforcement
6. intrinsic motivation

Question 9

what is urban aging?

Answer 9

population ageing occurring alongside increasing urban environments