Topic 5 Promoting Physical Activity Flashcards
What is physical activity?
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure
How much physical activity is recommended for ages 2-18?
At least 60 minutes a day
How much physical activity is recommended for adults?
30 minutes a day
5 days a week
How much physical activity is recommended for older people (65+)
30 minutes a day
5 days a week
What is MVPA?
The intensity of the exercise
1)moderate
2)vigorous
Give an example of moderate physical activity
Brisk walking
Give an example of vigorous exercise
Jogging
What acronym for concepts of physical activity?
M-PLOPS
Name the different concepts of PA
1)Mass Participation
2)Play
3)Leisure and Recreation
4)outdoor and adventure activities
5)physical education (PE)
6)Sport
Describe mass participation sports
Marathon such as Ironman and triathlon
Describe play
Children move and have fun
Describe leisure and recreation
Downtime but can incorporate physical activity
Describe outdoor and adventure activities
Less mainstream but very popular
Example : kayaking
Describe PE
Sports taught through the medium of sport
Describe sport
Structured and competitive activity to improve fitness and can be competitive
Name 4 barriers in sport
1)Attitude
2)Lack of motivation
3)body image
4)access to facilities
Describe the barrier of attitude
Their thoughts towards PA and their previous experience with it
Describe the barrier of lack of motivation
They may not be motivated to take part in PA or unable to see benefits
Describe the barrier of body image
Feeling self conscious around others
Describe the barrier of access to facilities
The area in which you live in has a lack of facilities and opportunities
What is a support in PA?
Supports already in place to overcome barriers
Name two of the supports in physical activity
1)Role models
2)PE
Describe the support in PA of PE
Help develop confidence and basic movement skills
Describe the support in PA of role models
Someone to look up too, and inspire and motivate people to be active
Name 4 different methods to collecting data about PA
1)Pedometer
2)Accelerometer
3)heart rate monitor
4)smart watch
How does a pedometer use to collect data about PA?
Tracks the amount of steps you take in a day
How does an accelerometer collect data about PA?
Tracks velocity and distance
How does a heart rate monitor collect data for PA?
Used to measure heartbeats per minute (BPM)
How does a smart watch collect data for PA?
Most are equipped with a HR monitor, step counter and GPD
What is the acronym used for different approaches for promotion of PA?
MAST
What are the different approaches to PA?
1)Multi perspective approach
4)target group specificity
Define multi perspective approach
Area of life but from multiple angles
Examples: variety in PE
External club links
Define target group specificity
Most effective resources to the most at risk of inactivity
What acronym is used for sustaining regular PA?
K-FARM
What words are used to describe sustaining regular PA?
1)activity chunking
2)modelling
3)remove friction
4)find a group
5)keep it fresh
Define activity chunking
Dividing up PA to avoid boredom
How does public awareness, education and communication increase participation in PA?
Raise awareness of benefits of PA
How do you increase participation in children and young people?
Active school flag provides opportunities for children to as active as a normal part in life
How do you increase participation in sport and PA in the community?
1)Providing support for disadvantage areas
2)develop programmes to provide transitions from school to sport
What is the role of local policy (LSPs)
1)Policy and change at a local (smaller) level
2)promote and increase local participation in sport
What is the importance of NGBs?
Fund, Run, Facilitate and regulate
What is NGBs coordinate?
Coaching and officiating qualifications
What is the national NGBs (4points)
1)Develop policies for specific groups
2)eradicate discrimination
3)recruit and education coaches and officials
4)publicity advertising and creating role models
What are NGBs on an international level (4points)
1)Talent identification
2)host international events
3)funding to athletes
4)educated on antidopung
What are the characteristics of significant people who promote and support others in participation in PA? (4 points)
1)lead by example
2)enthusiastic
3)good listener
4)organised
What is the acronym for pathways to excellence in PA?
SITSS
What are some words to describe pathways to excellence in PA?
1)school club links
2)information and opportunities
3)taster sessions
4)shared facilities
5)special offers
Define school club links?
Additional opportunities when students leave school
What are the four factors critical to a young person growing within a sport (CAPE)
1)coaching
2)early learning environment
3)athletic development
4)performer retention
What are the current provision and support for excellence? (PINS)
1)performance planning
2)international carding scheme
3)sorts Ireland institute
4)national sports campus
What is performance planning?
The athletics Ireland high performant director determines the best positioned to succeed at world level
What is the international carding scheme?
Athletics Ireland developing sports specific science and medical support networks
What are the pathways to excellence that a named NGB has developed?
Athletics Ireland
What had that specific NGB (athletics Ireland) promoted?
1)Is a NGB with strong grassroots
2)provides coaching qualifications for athlete development
3)5 level coaching system
