Active Lifestyles Flashcards
(32 cards)
Physical inactivity
Not engaging in any regular physical activity beyond daily activities or a lack of moderate intensity physical activity
Sedentary
Staying in the same place and expending low amounts of energy
Structural activity
Planned activity
Incidental activity
Occurs as a consequence. Incidental
Leisure time activity
What a person chooses to do in spare time
Household/gardening domain
Activity you carry out around the house and in the garden.
Occupational domain
PA performed regularly as part of ones work or occupation
Active transport domain.
Performed while tracker ing to a destination
6 Benefits of Physical Activity
Improved CV function Improved strength and endurance Resistance to fatigue Greater lean body mass and less fat Improved flexibility
Social benefits
Feeling of connectedness to community. Interacting with others.
Mental health benefits
Greater self esteem and lower anxiety. Improved brain function.
Type 2 diabetes
Insulin isn’t being used or made. PA prevents development
Obesity
BMI over 25. Physical inactivity creates.
Cardiovascular disease
Arteries get blocked. PA reduces risk greatly.
Hypertension
High blood pressure. PA is used as treatment
Why did governments set activity guidelines
The health of the the public is becoming a significant issue.
Guidelines for adults/older
Movements is an opportunity
Be active everyday
30 minutes of moderate intensity PA
Some regular vigorous activity
Young children
PA 3 hours a day
Youth
60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day
Overweight/Obese
More PA then currently being participated in.
60 minutes of activity a day minimal
Cultural background
Non English speaking backgrounds are at higher risk of being inactive
Environmental factors
Where you love and what is around you. (Water, footpaths, ease)
Social factors
Family and friends and there influence on you and PA
Physical environment
Acces to facilities
Country vs city
