Year 11 SAC 1 Flashcards
What is structured activity?
Organised or planned bouts of exercise, usually completed in leisure (free) time. (Netball, gym)
What is Incidental activity?
Completing physical activity with ought the intentions of participating in it. NOT THE AIM (mowing the lawn or doing chores)
What are the domains of physical activity?
H ousehold
O ccupational
L easure time
A ctive transport
What is domain - House Hold?
Completed in a persons house or garden (digging, sweeping)
What is domain- occupational?
Physical activity completed regularly as part of work requirements (PE teacher, tradie)
What is domain- leisure time?
Physical activity completed in recreational time (golf, running)
What is domain- active transport?
Physical activity is completed as a means of transport (walk to train/shops)
What are the dimensions of physical activity?
F requancy
I ntensity
T ime/duration
T ype
What is dimension- frequency?
How many times per week physical activity is performed.
What is dimension- Intensity?
The 3 types of intensity include:
Resting/Low
Moderate
Vigorous
What is dimension- time/duration?
Amount of time per day/ week spent participating in physical activity
What is dimension- Type?
The sort of physical activity performed by an individual (basketball, netball, run, walk)
What is physical activity?
Any sort of musculoskeletal movement of the body that results in energy expenditure. (anything above resting energy expenditure levels)
What is inactivity?
People who participate in physical activity but not enough to meet the guidelines. (Lack of moderate intensity PA)This leads to increased risk of chronic lifestyles diseases.
What is sedentary behavior?
Means to remain stationary for long periods of time and expending very low amounts of energy (TV watching). Active and inactive people engage in sedantry behavior during the day.
HIGHLY ACTIVE PEOPLE CAN BE HIGHLY SEDANTRY
What are the levels of intensity measured in METS?
Sedantry= below 2 mets Low= 2-3 mets Moderate= 3-6 mets Vigorous= 6+ mets
What is low intensity activity?
Lightest category of activity in terms of energy expenditure. (Slow walk, golf, gardening/household chores)
What is moderate intensity activity?
Generally consists of sustained rhythmic movement. Should feel exertion but still able to carry out conversation comfortably. (bike riding at moderate pace, dancing, weight lifting)
What is vigorous intensity activity?
Participating in physical activity at this level leads to significantly increased heart and respiratory rates. (Running, swimming, squash)
What are the physical activity guidelines for adults?
- Most days, x3 days a week of strength training
- 150-300 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity PA per week.
What are the physical activity guidelines for teenagers?
- 60 minutes per day
- x3 strength building activities per week + extra hours for benefits.
Why is physical activity important?
Regular activity that meets the guidelines has several benefits that can be felt inside and out including:
- It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease + more
- alleviates depression + anxiety
- can boost mental alertness
What are the risks of not meeting the physical activity guidelines?
Physical inactivity increases the risk of major health conditions such as:
- cardiovascular disease
- stroke
- high blood pressure
- type two diabetes
- obesity
What is METS?
Mets stands for metabolic equivalent. It is a measure of how much energy you are expending during an activity
