Physical Activity Lifespan Flashcards
True or False: Some physical activity is better than none.
True
Most health benefits occur with at least […] minutes/week of moderate-intensity Physical Activity
150
True or false: only aerobic activity is beneficial for health.
False - both aerobic and strength are important
What are the benefits of exercise in children and adolescents?
What are the benefits of exercise in adults?
What percent of americans engage in the recommended amount of physical activity every week?
- 7%
- 3% in inactive or insufficiently active
Who is more active - men or women?
Men
What is the trend of physical activity with increasing age?
It declines
Which ethnicities are least likely to get sufficient exercise?
Black and hispanic
What effect does poverty have on exercise?
Increasing poverty decreasing exercise
How does exercise change during high school (9th grade vs. 12th grade)?
It declines
Do high school aged boys or girls exercise more?
Boys
Who is the intended audience of the physical activity guidelines?
Policy makers
Healthcare Providers
Why were the physical activity guidelines developed?
It was discovered that physical activity decreases risk for morbidity and mortality. At the time, 32% of americans were inactive so it was made a public health priority in 2000.
How were the physical activity guidelines established?
What are the general recommendations from the physical activity guidelines?
Move more
Sit less
Start younger
What are the physical activity guidelines for kids aged 6 to 17 years old?
60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. Combo of aerobic, bone strengthening and muscle strengthening.
What are the physical activity guidelines for adults 18 - 64 years old?
150 - 300 minutes weekly of moderate intensity or 75 - 150 minutes weekly of vigorous intensity. Should be aerobic and then additional time for strengthening (muscle and bone).
What are specific recommendations for adults 64 years and older?
Add balance training
Modify physical activity based on chronic conditions
What are the barriers to physical activity for children?
What are the barriers to physical activity in adolescents?
What are the barriers to physical activity for adults?
What are the barriers to physical activity in older adults?
What are the environmental and policy barriers to physical activity?
