Chapter 1 exam Flashcards
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definition of physical activity
any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in caloric expenditure `
caloric expenditure is important in prevention and management of what 3 health issues
- obesity
- coronary heart disease
- diabetes mellitus
2 main benefits of physical activity
- health benefits
2. fitness benefits
4 fitness benefits of physical activity
- cardio-respiratory fitness
- muscular strength and endurance
- Musculoskeletal flexibility
- body weight
how can higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness be acheived
increasing the frequency, duration, and intensity of an activity
how to improve muscular strength and endurance
regular use of muscles helps improve and maintain strength and endurance. This greatly increases the ability to perform the tasks of daily living without physical stress and fatigue
improving musculoskeletal flexibility
engaging in regular stretching exercises and physical activities that require one to stoop, bend and crouch and reach may help to maintain a level of flexibility to improve quality of daily living
improving body weight
physical activity burns calories increases the proportion of lean to fat body mass, and raises metabolic rate
what are the 2 biggest challenges facing public health in the US
- getting people to adopt a physical activity
2. getting people to maintain physical activity programs
what percentage of American adults are not sufficiently active
60%
what percent of adults get no leisure time physical activity
28%
when is there a dramatic decrease in physical activity
during adolescents in the last years of high school
what percent of 12y/o children report vigorous activity
70%
by age 21 what percentage of men and women continue vigorous activity
40% of men and 30% of women
what percentage of variation in physical activity is explained by genetic inheritance
20%
what is the dropout rate from exercise programs
50% across the first 6-12 months of participation
how many potential reasons have been found for people not being physically active
about 50
4 reasons why people are physically inactive
- beliefs about physical activity
- false expectations of a quick, easy impact on weight and shape
- poor self control skills
- social and physical environments which impede activity or reinforce other sedentary behaviors
6 barriers to physical activity
- demographic barriers
- socioeconomic status
- age
- obesity
- environmental barriers (physical and social)
- behavioral: past habits
what types of support are most important to adolescents and college students
Adolescents: peer pressure
College: family
top 8 reasons why people are not physically active
- embarrassed
- think of exercise as a punishment
- lack of time
- dangerous neighborhood
- can’t afford gym membership
- do not like to sweat
- results take too long
- exercise can be a lonely business i.e. lack of support
2 common determinants of participation in exercise
- self efficacy
2. social support
examples of how the physical environment can cause barriers
- lack of bicycle or walking trails
- inclement weather
- unsafe neighborhood
Risk Assessment: info required before beginning a program of moderate to vigorous activity
- awareness of pre-existing medical problems
- consultation before starting a program with a physician or other health care professional
- appropriate mode of activity and tips on different types of activities
- principles of training intensity and general guidelines as to rating of perceived exertion and training heart rate
- progression of activity and principles of starting slow and gradually increasing activity time and intensity
- principles of monitoring symptoms of excessive fatigue
- ways to make exercise fun and enjoyable