Unit 1- Physical Inactivity

Question 1

What are 5 Kinesiology Careers?

Answer 1

Physiotherapist, doctor/nurse, fitness trainer, chiropractor, massage therapist, gym/kin teacher, dentistry, biomechanist, etc.

Question 2

What factors influence participation?

Answer 2

Built environment, demographics, technology, social trends, social and cultural norms, role models, environmental conditions, personal perceptions of physical activity, motivation and perception of one’s own capabilities, physical and health literacy

Question 3

What is kinesiology?

Answer 3

The systematic study of the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of human movement and how it can be optimized

Question 4

What are other names for kinesiology?

Answer 4

Exercise science, physical education, sport science, human kinetics

Question 5

4 areas of research/discipline

Answer 5

1. Exercise physiology and anatomy, 2. biomechanics, motor, learning and skill acquisition, 3. social, psychological and historical aspects of sport, 4. Fitness training and leisure

Question 6

4 benefits of healthy active living with examples

Answer 6

Physical- improves immune system
Social- make friends
Mental- reduce anxiety
Spiritual- develop a sense of purpose

Question 7

4 barriers of Hal with examples

Answer 7

Environmental- climate
Socioeconomic- financial
Cultural- language barriers
Personal and psychological- lack of time

Question 8

What is physical literacy?

Answer 8

Individuals who move with confidence and competence in a wide range of physical settings to benefit the health development of the whole person

Question 9

What is health literacy?

Answer 9

Involved skills needed to get, understand and use information to make good decisions for health

Question 10

What is the difference between physical and health literacy?

Answer 10

Health literacy is more about being aware of and putting good choices into place, whereas physical literacy is being physically fit in a beneficial way

Question 11

Name causes of lifestyle diseases

Answer 11

Diet, lifestyle choices, sedentarism

Question 12

Solutions to increase daily activity

Answer 12

Do more daily tasks standing/walking
Bike/walk more
Take stairs over elevator
Go out instead of calling people
Do more chores independently

Question 13

What does “men’s sana in corpore sano” mean?

Answer 13

A sound mind in a healthy body

Question 14

How does physical activity enhance brain function?

Answer 14

Increases energy, sharpens focus, enhances mood, improves memory, increases productivity, helps control impulsive behaviours

Question 15

How many adults and children are getting the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily?

Answer 15

15% of adults and 7% of children

Question 16

What is used to define overweight and obese

Answer 16

Body mass index