PE Flashcards

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physical activity definition

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may be defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure (expressed as kilocalories or kilojoules)

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physical inactivity and METS and example activity

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in defined as people undertaking insufficient physical activity to achieve measurable health outcomes. many chronic diseases are caused by inactivity
<1.6
watching TV, reading, sitting at a computer

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3
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sedentary behaviour

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staying in the same place for much of the time and expending low amounts of energy

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4
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domains of physical activity and examples

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leisure - walking dog
household - chores
occupational - job
active transport - bike riding

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5
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dimensions of physical activity

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frequency
intensity
time
type

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6
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structured and example

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structured physical activity tends to be planned like an organised sport eg. netball game or going to the gym

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incidental and example

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incidental is less structured and non planned eg. walking to the bus stop and taking your dog for a walk

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MET definition and what it stands for

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Metabolic Equivalent

One MET is defined as the amount of oxygen consumed while sitting at rest

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9
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low (light) intensity and METS and example activity

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lowest category or activity in terms of perceived and actual exertion and energy expenditure
1.7-2.9
slow walking, golf, gardening, household chores

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moderate intensity and METS and example activity

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generally consists of sustained rhythmic movements. At this level you should feel the same exertion, but sill be able to carry out a conversation comfortably
3-6
bike riding, playing tennis doubles, dancing

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vigorous intensity and METS and example activity

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participation at this level leads to a substantial increase in heart and respiratory rates
7+
running, swimming laps, squash

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12
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barriers

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factors that block participation in physical activity

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13
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enablers

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things that promote and encourage participation in movement or physical activity

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14
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subjective

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different opinions - diary, rely on a person remembering which activities they participated in.

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15
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objective

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facts -direct observation, relying on information presented by another person.

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16
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4 dimensions of physical activity

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physical
social
environmental
mental

17
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4 domains of physical activity

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liesure
household
occupational
active transport

18
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a tool that is used to measure physical activity that would be objective

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pedometer

19
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a tool that is used to measure physical activity that would be subjective

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diary

20
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2 lifestyles diseases and explain them

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type 2 diabetes
fat blocking the glucose from coming out
the pancreas stops producing enough insulin

cardiovascular disease
park building up on the arteries
it can be caused by correctable problems, such as an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight and smoking

21
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physical and sedentary guidelines 13-17 years

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physical activity 
60 mins mod-vig
variety of aerobic activities 
strengthen bone and muscle activity 
engage in more activity during the day 

sedentary behaviour
reduce sitting time
limit screen use - no more than 2 hours per day

22
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physical and sedentary guidelines adults

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physical activity
build up to the recommended physical activity
be active on most days
150-350 mins of movement of moderate intensity
do muscle strengthening activities

sedentary behaviour
minimise time spent sitting
breakup long periods of sitting time