C6 Prescription of exercise for health

Question 1

Outline physical activity guidelines for the promotion of good health

Answer 1

World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends for minimal levels of physical activity in the promotion of good health for three specific groups

Question 2

Health recommendation from 5-17 year olds

Answer 2

• at least 60 min of moderate - to - vigorous intensity physical activity per day
• most activity should be aerobic. Vigorous-intensity activities should be incorporated (3 times per week)
• additional activities with more than 60 mins daily will provide additional health benefits

Question 3

Health recommendation from 18-64 years old

Answer 3

• 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week (or at least 75 min)
• aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration
• muscle strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on two or more days

Question 4

Health recommendation for those aged 65 years and above

Answer 4

• at least 150 min of moderate - intensity aerobic physical activity (or at least of vigorous 75min)
• Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration
  -muscle strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on two or more days
• adults with poor mobility should perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls on three or more days per week

Question 5

Describe the aims of exercise in individuals with a hypo kinetic disease

Answer 5

->to make the most of limited functional capacities
-> to alleviate or provide relief from symptoms
-> to reduce the need for medication
-> to reduce the risk of disease recurrence
-> to help overcome social problems and psychological distress

Question 6

Discuss the potential barriers to physical activity

Answer 6

-> Physical ( perceptions of being to old or too fat)

-> Emotional ( shyness, embarrassment)

->Motivational (lack of energy for or enjoyment of exercise )

->Time ( lack of time due to work or family life)

->Availability (perceptions, lack of equipment, facilities and the feeling that there is no one to exercise with)

• uncontrolled disease state (unstable angina, poorly

-controlled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension)

• hazards of exercise

-musco-skeletal injuries

-triggering of other health issues (heart attack, respiratory tract infections)