Physical activity sport and society

Question 1

Physical Activity

Answer 1

Bodily movement produced by contraction of skeletal muscle that
increases energy expenditure above the resting (basal) level.

Question 2

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONCEPTS

Answer 2

Exercise for
fitness, Recreational
activities, Sports, Games, Play, Household chores, Gardening, Active Transport, work

Question 3

Physical Inactivity

Answer 3

refers to a lack of involvement in
physical activity during an individual’s leisure time.

Question 4

Sedentary Behavior

Answer 4

is associated with sitting and lying down where energy expenditure is very low.

Question 5

METs (metabolic equivalents)

Answer 5

METs (metabolic equivalents) are commonly used to express the intensity of
physical activities.

Question 6

Play

Answer 6

An activity engaged in for
enjoyment and recreation.

Question 7

Game

Answer 7

An activity one engages in for
amusement and played
according to rules.

Question 8

Sport

Answer 8

Activities involving physical
exertion and skill, in which an
individual or team competes against
another or others for entertainment

Question 9

Transportation

Answer 9

Travel from destination to another
by walking, cycling or other non
motorized modes of transportation

Question 10

Chores

Answer 10

A routine task, typically carried
out around the household.

Question 11

Exercise

Answer 11

Planned and structured physical
exertion designed to improve
health & fitness.

Question 12

Recreation

Answer 12

Activities organized for intrinsic
rewards such as fun, relaxation
& social interactions.

Question 13

Occupational

Answer 13

Physical activity as a result of work or school life.

Question 14

Gardening/Household

Answer 14

Physical activity within the home, for example
household chores and gardening.

Question 15

Active Transport

Answer 15

Physical activity as a result of moving from one place
to another.

Question 16

Lesure

Answer 16

Physical activity as a result of moving from one place
to another.

Question 17

Planned and incidental PA

Answer 17

Planned physical activity – activity that is structured and organised
* Incidental physical activity – activity that is completed as a result of daily activities

Question 18

Sociocultural Variables

Answer 18

influences
Increased use of technology, labour saving devices, sedentary vs manual
labour occupations, changing cultural identity of a population which
influences stereotypes & perceptions of cultural ‘norms’
Historical
Social Family, peers, health professionals
Cultural Cultural norms & values
Include both natural & constructed environments – access to facilities,
Environmental opportunities to be active, aesthetics of the environment, safety, weather
Geographic Climate or season, urban, rural or remote location
Personal components Age, gender, cultural background, socio-economic status, self-efficacy, fitness
level, BMI