Topic 5 Promoting Physical Activity Flashcards

1
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What is physical activity?

A

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure

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2
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How much physical activity is recommended for ages 2-18?

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At least 60 minutes a day

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3
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How much physical activity is recommended for adults?

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30 minutes a day
5 days a week

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4
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How much physical activity is recommended for older people (65+)

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30 minutes a day
5 days a week

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5
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What is MVPA?

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The intensity of the exercise
1)moderate
2)vigorous

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6
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Give an example of moderate physical activity

A

Brisk walking

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7
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Give an example of vigorous exercise

A

Jogging

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8
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What acronym for concepts of physical activity?

A

M-PLOPS

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9
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Name the different concepts of PA

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1)Mass Participation
2)Play
3)Leisure and Recreation
4)outdoor and adventure activities
5)physical education (PE)
6)Sport

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10
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Describe mass participation sports

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Marathon such as Ironman and triathlon

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11
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Describe play

A

Children move and have fun

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12
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Describe leisure and recreation

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Downtime but can incorporate physical activity

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13
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Describe outdoor and adventure activities

A

Less mainstream but very popular
Example : kayaking

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14
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Describe PE

A

Sports taught through the medium of sport

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15
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Describe sport

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Structured and competitive activity to improve fitness and can be competitive

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16
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Name 4 barriers in sport

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1)Attitude
2)Lack of motivation
3)body image
4)access to facilities

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17
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Describe the barrier of attitude

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Their thoughts towards PA and their previous experience with it

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18
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Describe the barrier of lack of motivation

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They may not be motivated to take part in PA or unable to see benefits

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19
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Describe the barrier of body image

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Feeling self conscious around others

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20
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Describe the barrier of access to facilities

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The area in which you live in has a lack of facilities and opportunities

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21
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What is a support in PA?

A

Supports already in place to overcome barriers

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22
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Name two of the supports in physical activity

A

1)Role models
2)PE

23
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Describe the support in PA of PE

A

Help develop confidence and basic movement skills

24
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Describe the support in PA of role models

A

Someone to look up too, and inspire and motivate people to be active

25
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Name 4 different methods to collecting data about PA

A

1)Pedometer
2)Accelerometer
3)heart rate monitor
4)smart watch

26
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How does a pedometer use to collect data about PA?

A

Tracks the amount of steps you take in a day

27
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How does an accelerometer collect data about PA?

A

Tracks velocity and distance

28
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How does a heart rate monitor collect data for PA?

A

Used to measure heartbeats per minute (BPM)

29
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How does a smart watch collect data for PA?

A

Most are equipped with a HR monitor, step counter and GPD

30
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What is the acronym used for different approaches for promotion of PA?

A

MAST

31
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What are the different approaches to PA?

A

1)Multi perspective approach
4)target group specificity

32
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Define multi perspective approach

A

Area of life but from multiple angles
Examples: variety in PE
External club links

33
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Define target group specificity

A

Most effective resources to the most at risk of inactivity

34
Q

What acronym is used for sustaining regular PA?

A

K-FARM

35
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What words are used to describe sustaining regular PA?

A

1)activity chunking
2)modelling
3)remove friction
4)find a group
5)keep it fresh

36
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Define activity chunking

A

Dividing up PA to avoid boredom

37
Q

How does public awareness, education and communication increase participation in PA?

A

Raise awareness of benefits of PA

38
Q

How do you increase participation in children and young people?

A

Active school flag provides opportunities for children to as active as a normal part in life

39
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How do you increase participation in sport and PA in the community?

A

1)Providing support for disadvantage areas
2)develop programmes to provide transitions from school to sport

40
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What is the role of local policy (LSPs)

A

1)Policy and change at a local (smaller) level
2)promote and increase local participation in sport

41
Q

What is the importance of NGBs?

A

Fund, Run, Facilitate and regulate

42
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What is NGBs coordinate?

A

Coaching and officiating qualifications

43
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What is the national NGBs (4points)

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1)Develop policies for specific groups
2)eradicate discrimination
3)recruit and education coaches and officials
4)publicity advertising and creating role models

44
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What are NGBs on an international level (4points)

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1)Talent identification
2)host international events
3)funding to athletes
4)educated on antidopung

45
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What are the characteristics of significant people who promote and support others in participation in PA? (4 points)

A

1)lead by example
2)enthusiastic
3)good listener
4)organised

46
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What is the acronym for pathways to excellence in PA?

A

SITSS

47
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What are some words to describe pathways to excellence in PA?

A

1)school club links
2)information and opportunities
3)taster sessions
4)shared facilities
5)special offers

48
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Define school club links?

A

Additional opportunities when students leave school

49
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What are the four factors critical to a young person growing within a sport (CAPE)

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1)coaching
2)early learning environment
3)athletic development
4)performer retention

50
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What are the current provision and support for excellence? (PINS)

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1)performance planning
2)international carding scheme
3)sorts Ireland institute
4)national sports campus

51
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What is performance planning?

A

The athletics Ireland high performant director determines the best positioned to succeed at world level

52
Q

What is the international carding scheme?

A

Athletics Ireland developing sports specific science and medical support networks

53
Q

What are the pathways to excellence that a named NGB has developed?

A

Athletics Ireland

54
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What had that specific NGB (athletics Ireland) promoted?

A

1)Is a NGB with strong grassroots
2)provides coaching qualifications for athlete development
3)5 level coaching system