Chapter 12- Physical Activity Concepts

Question 1

Sport

Answer 1

Physical involvement in organised activities with set rules

Question 2

Play

Answer 2

Amusing yourself in a light hearted way with a game

Question 3

Active transport

Answer 3

Self propelled way of transport

Question 4

Systolic blood pressure

Answer 4

The pressure in the arteries just after the heart beat

Question 5

Diastolic blood pressure

Answer 5

Pressure in the arteries just before the next heart beat

Question 6

Inactivity

Answer 6

Not engaging in any regular exercise beyond daily activities

Question 7

Sedentary behaviour

Answer 7

Staying in the same place for a long time, expending low amounts of energy

Question 8

Occupational domain

Answer 8

Physical activity performed while working

Question 9

Household domain

Answer 9

Physical activity done while doing chores around the house

Question 10

Active transport domain

Answer 10

Physical activity done while travelled to a specific destination

Question 11

Dimensions of physical activity

Answer 11

Level 4: Rest/inactivity
Level 3: Exercise for flexibility and exercise for muscular strength
Level 2: Active aerobic activity and active sport and recreation
Level 1: Lifetime physical activity

Question 12

Frequency

Answer 12

A number of time a person engages in physical activity within a certain amount of time

Question 13

Intensity

Answer 13

How much effort is required to engage in a activity

Question 14

Duration

Answer 14

How long a person is physically active for

Question 15

Characteristics

Answer 15

• health benefits
• easy to do
• anytime anywhere
• can be done alone or in a team
• should be done daily
• minimal equipment is required

Question 16

Heart rate monitor

Answer 16

Keeps track of your heart rate during exercise
Pro: accurate calculation
Con: have to buy it

Question 17

Talk test

Answer 17

See if you can talk comfortably or not during exercise
Pro: quick and easy
Con: not accurate

Question 18

MET

Answer 18

I met equals energy expended at rest
Pro: easy to find on the table
Con: not all sports are on it

Question 19

Perceived exertion

Answer 19

Estimation on how hard you think you have worked
Pro: easy
Con: not accurate

Question 20

Physical benefit

Answer 20

Improved flexibility

Regular stretching gives you a wider range of movement

Question 21

Mental benefits

Answer 21

Positive attitude

Feel proud and happy with yourself

Question 22

Social

Answer 22

Playing in a team

Meet new people and make friends

Question 23

Physical activity

Answer 23

Movement of large muscle groups that result in energy expenditure