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