Week 4 - Exercise and Physical activity

Question 1

How many more days does an inactive person spend in hospital?

Answer 1

38% more than an active person

Question 2

What is physical activity?

Answer 2

a bodily movement resulting in energy expenditure – intentional and automatic

Question 3

What is exercise?

Answer 3

repetitive movement – intentional

Question 4

What are the physical benefits of exercise?

Answer 4

\+ Increased longevity
\+ Reduced blood pressure
\+ Reduction in weight
\+ Reduction in diabetes
\+ Protection against 
\+ osteoporosis
\+ Reduction in CHD

Question 5

What are the psychological benefits of exercise?

Answer 5

\+ Decreased depression
\+ Decreased anxiety
\+ Stress reduction
\+ Body image
\+ Self esteem and self confidence
\+ Smoking withdrawal
\+ Increased social support + Increased self efficacy

Question 6

What is the limbic mind?

Answer 6

Emotional, reptilian part of the brain.