Unit 2 AOS 1: Relationships between Physical Activity, Sport, Health, Society Flashcards
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Physical Activity
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Any form of bodily movement where energy expendature is raised above resting levels
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Incidental PA
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PA accumulared throughout the day where the primary goal is not to be physically active
3
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Structured PA
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PA which is planned
4
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Domains of PA
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Household
Leisure time
Occupational
Active Transport
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Dimensions of PA
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Frequency
Intensity
Time (duration)
Type
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Measures of PA
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Subjective or objective
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Objective measures
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Pedometers, accelerometers, observation
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Pedometers A/D
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- easy to access and provide immediate feedback
- only assess time and type, only assess walking
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Accelerometers A/D
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- analyses data which can be stored, analyses frequency, duration and intensity
- expensive, non-sensitive to low impact activities
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Observation A/D
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- provides qualitative and quantitative information, gives contextual informaiton
-intrusive, labour intensive, difficult with parge populations
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Diaries/logs A/D
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- Provide detailed information about several dimensions at a certain time each day
- Limited by persons ability to recall
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Benefits of PA
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Physical, Social, Emotional, Mental
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Physical benefits
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- Improved cardiovascular function
- Improved Strength and muscular endurance
- Resistance to fatigue
- Decreased risk of lifestyle diseases
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Social benefits
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- Increased enjoyment
- Improved self concept
- Enhanced engagement
- Increased sense of belonging
- Decreased social isolation
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Emotional benefits
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- Enhanced wellness
- Boosts mood
- Reduces anxiety and depression