Review Questions 2

Question 1

What are the Australian guidelines and focus for sedentary behaviour in children and young people 0-17 years?

Answer 1

Kids under the age of 2 no electronic media time.
2 to 5 less than 1 hour per day.
Up til 5 years shouldn’t be sedentary or restrained for more than an hour at a time.

5 to 17 years no more than 2 hours per day & shouldn’t sit for long periods if possible

Question 2

For children and young people (5- 12 years and 13-17 years) what is the focus of the PA guidelines?

Answer 2

5 - 17 years - ( at least 60mins of vigorous physical activity per day, at least 3 days per week should try strengthen bones with activities)

Question 3

Define Physical literacy?

Answer 3

Integration of physical, psychological, cognitive and social capabilities that help us live active, healthy and fulfilling lifestyles

Question 4

What motivators are key for older adults?

Answer 4

Personal - (Improved health, enjoyment, body image, previous exercise experience)

Social - (Social Support, contact, recommendation from GP)

Environment - (Access, available transport, low/reasonable costs)

Question 5

4 key directions for the physical activity task force?

Answer 5

1. Promoting active public policy
2. Raising public awareness, developing skills, knowledge and understanding for engagement in physical activity
3. Providing environments and opportunities for physical activity across all populations and communities; and
4. Promoting partnerships

Question 6

4 key findings that is evident from the Australian and Western Australian research findings on children and adolescents participation in PA /electronic media use?

Answer 6

1. Boys consistently more active than girls, particularly in older age groups
2. Decline in physical activity in adolescence especially girls
3. Universal prevalence of sedentary behaviours (TV/video/phones)
4. Hours of screen-based use at high levels

Question 7

What are the 5 changes of model?

Answer 7

Precontempltion 34%
Contemplation 23%
Preparation 15%
Auction 13%
Maintenance & Termination 12%

Question 8

4 Criticisms of the model?

Answer 8

1. Exaggerate the ease with which behaviour can be changed
2. Overly simplistic connection is made
3. Evidence of long term success lacking
4. Implicit message of “victim blaming”

Question 9

Describe Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 9

Looks at human behavior dictated by our level of needs

Question 10

Key Constructs of Self Efficacy?

Answer 10

Crucial to motivation
Past Experiences
Social factors

Question 11

Implications for exercise adoption and adherence?

Answer 11

Need to focus on the development of S.E. to improve sense of control, self management skills and perseverant effort

Question 12

What are the key factors of Newell’s model?

Answer 12

Individual
Task
Environment
Supportive social & physical environments

Question 13

Information in each factors?

Answer 13

Individual - motivation, knowledge, confidence
Task - Solo, group, sport, leisure, work activity
Supportive social & physical environments - Health promotion campaigns, facilities

Question 14

What principles/strategies underpin health in indigenous communities?

Answer 14

Community managed & initiated programs

Individual, family, group based lifestyle programs

Question 15

2 examples of health interventions in the communities? Aim/method/results

Answer 15

Community sports/Walking groups