Psychology of Physical Activity and Health

Question 1

What Is physical activity

Answer 1

Any movement of the musculoskeletal system that results in an increase in physical exertion

Question 2

MVPA

Answer 2

Moderate to vigorous physical activity

Question 3

MET

Answer 3

MET= metabolic equivalents. One MET is defined as the energy you use when you’re resting or sitting still. An activity that has a value of 4 METs means you’re exerting four times the energy than you would if you were sitting still.

Question 4

7 domains of deprivation

Answer 4

Income, Employment, Education, Health, Crime, Barrier to housing, Environment surrounding

Question 5

Physical benefits of Physical activity

Answer 5

Decreases in:
Depression, hypertension, anxiety, developing cancer
Increases in:

Question 6

Psychological benefits of Physical activity

Answer 6

Decrease in:

Increase in:

Question 7

Exercise per week for adults

Answer 7

150 minutes - moderate
Or
75 minutes - vigorous