Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour & Determinants Flashcards

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physical activity vs exercise

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ways of measuring physical activity & exercise

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objective assessment
- accelerometer / pedometer
- gives indication of intensity not types of activity

subjective assessment
- questionnaire
- gives info about types of activities
- relies on recall

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Physical activity subjective assessments

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  • physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE)
  • international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ)
  • general practice physical activity questionnaire (GPPAQ)
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4
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definition of sport

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an activity involving physical exertion & skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment

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health-related fitness vs skill-related fitness

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sedentary behaviour

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  • sitting or lying down
  • behaviour different from physical activity
  • independent of physical activity
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health links to sedentary behaviour

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  • cardiovascular disease mortality
  • cancer risk
  • metabolic disorders
  • diabetes mellitus
  • hypertension
  • musculoskeletal disorders (osteoporosis)
  • mental health disorders (depression)
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measuring sedentary behaviour

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  • total amount of time sitting
  • bouts of sitting time & breaking up sitting time
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9
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ACUSIT study protocol

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observed effects of sedentary behaviour in elderly people

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effect of sedentary behaviour on cardiovascular function

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  • acute effect on systolic, diastolic & mean arterial pressure
  • negatively effects CV function
  • worse effect the higher prolonged sitting time is
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Profile Of Mood Subscales (POMS)

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assessment for mood

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effect of sedentary behaviour on mood

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  • significant increase in fatigue
  • significant decrease in vigour (enthusiasm)
  • tendency to be less friendly the more prolonged the time
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how much physical activity do we need to achieve health benefits?

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  • at least 150 minutes moderate intensity a week (swim, brisk walk, cycle)
  • at least 75 minutes vigorous intensity a week (run, stairs, sport)
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Panza et al (2019) study

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  • linking physical activity intensity, psychological health & wellbeing
  • positive mental health & wellbeing benefits
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Chekroud et al (2018)

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  • previous depression diagnosis pre & post exercise
  • mental health benefits from exercise
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Hamer et al (2017)

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  • psychological distress caused by inactivity vs adults who regularly exercise on weekends
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Fleming & Herring (2018)

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Pilates had benefits for mental health (anxiety, depression & fatigue)

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Xiang et al (2017)

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Tai Chi could be beneficial for treating fatigue

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effects of exercise on children, adults & older adults

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20
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determinants of physical exercise

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  • gender
  • age
  • ethnicity
  • disabilities
  • time
  • energy
  • motivation
  • skill
  • cost
  • facilities
  • illness/injury
  • transport
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World Health Organisation - physical activity global action plan

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22
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effect of covid on physical activity

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  • increase in walking for leisure
  • increase in cycling
  • increase in running/athletics
  • sport participation decrease (social isolation)
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ecological model

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  • integration of different behavioural theories & models
  • inter-relationships between individuals & their environment (social & physical environment)
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Bauman et al (2012) Ecological model

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25
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correlates & determinants

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  • statistical association = no causality
  • longitudinal research = causal associations
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Canadian Fitness & Lifestyle Research Institute findings

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greatest barriers for leading an active lifestyle:
- lack of skill
- lack of energy
- lack of motivation
- long-term illness or injury

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2 main determinants for physical activity

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individual & environment factors

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psychological determinants are…

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…modifiable

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Transtheoretical model

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30
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adoption (action) & adherence (maintenance) = self-efficacy

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  • reflecting confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behaviour & social environment
  • using self-efficacy as a source of self motivation & self belief
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Zamarripa et al (2018) = autonomous motivation

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  • analysed variations in behavioural regulations using the stages of change model
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strategies for enhancing exercise adoption & adherence

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  • behavioural modification
  • cognitive-behavioural
    -decision making
  • social support
  • reinforcement
  • intrinsic
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behaviour modification approaches

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behavioural contract (specifies expectations & responsibilities)
- goals
- dates
- consequences

prompts (cue that initiates a behaviour)
- verbal
- physical
- symbolic

34
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Kerr et al (2001) = preventive medicine

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35
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Martin et el. (1984)

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cognitive behavioural approaches
- exercise class participants
- participants set their own flexible goals
- attendance = 83% & 47% still exercising 3-months after programme

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Decision making approaches = cost vs benefits

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Social support approaches

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  • family / friends = can influence physical activity engagement in many ways
  • verbal reminders
  • practical assistance (transport, equipment)
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reinforcement approaches

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  • feedback
  • rewards
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intrinsic approaches

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intrinsic motivation = due to inherent interes, fun, enjoyment from the activity
- focus on the experience itself
- focus on the process

40
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Michie et al (2013) = Behaviour change

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behaviour modification strategies = behaviour change techniques = behaviour change taxonomy