Topic 5 Promoting Physical Activity

Question 1

What is physical activity?

Answer 1

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure

Question 2

How much physical activity is recommended for ages 2-18?

Answer 2

At least 60 minutes a day

Question 3

How much physical activity is recommended for adults?

Answer 3

30 minutes a day
5 days a week

Question 4

How much physical activity is recommended for older people (65+)

Answer 4

30 minutes a day
5 days a week

Question 5

What is MVPA?

Answer 5

The intensity of the exercise
1)moderate
2)vigorous

Question 6

Give an example of moderate physical activity

Answer 6

Brisk walking

Question 7

Give an example of vigorous exercise

Answer 7

Jogging

Question 8

What acronym for concepts of physical activity?

Answer 8

M-PLOPS

Question 9

Name the different concepts of PA

Answer 9

1)Mass Participation
2)Play
3)Leisure and Recreation
4)outdoor and adventure activities
5)physical education (PE)
6)Sport

Question 10

Describe mass participation sports

Answer 10

Marathon such as Ironman and triathlon

Question 11

Describe play

Answer 11

Children move and have fun

Question 12

Describe leisure and recreation

Answer 12

Downtime but can incorporate physical activity

Question 13

Describe outdoor and adventure activities

Answer 13

Less mainstream but very popular
Example : kayaking

Question 14

Describe PE

Answer 14

Sports taught through the medium of sport

Question 15

Describe sport

Answer 15

Structured and competitive activity to improve fitness and can be competitive

Question 16

Name 4 barriers in sport

Answer 16

1)Attitude
2)Lack of motivation
3)body image
4)access to facilities

Question 17

Describe the barrier of attitude

Answer 17

Their thoughts towards PA and their previous experience with it

Question 18

Describe the barrier of lack of motivation

Answer 18

They may not be motivated to take part in PA or unable to see benefits

Question 19

Describe the barrier of body image

Answer 19

Feeling self conscious around others

Question 20

Describe the barrier of access to facilities

Answer 20

The area in which you live in has a lack of facilities and opportunities

Question 21

What is a support in PA?

Answer 21

Supports already in place to overcome barriers

Question 22

Name two of the supports in physical activity

Answer 22

1)Role models
2)PE

Question 23

Describe the support in PA of PE

Answer 23

Help develop confidence and basic movement skills

Question 24

Describe the support in PA of role models

Answer 24

Someone to look up too, and inspire and motivate people to be active

Question 25

Name 4 different methods to collecting data about PA

Answer 25

1)Pedometer 2)Accelerometer 3)heart rate monitor 4)smart watch

Question 26

How does a pedometer use to collect data about PA?

Answer 26

Tracks the amount of steps you take in a day

Question 27

How does an accelerometer collect data about PA?

Answer 27

Tracks velocity and distance

Question 28

How does a heart rate monitor collect data for PA?

Answer 28

Used to measure heartbeats per minute (BPM)

Question 29

How does a smart watch collect data for PA?

Answer 29

Most are equipped with a HR monitor, step counter and GPD

Question 30

What is the acronym used for different approaches for promotion of PA?

Answer 30

MAST

Question 31

What are the different approaches to PA?

Answer 31

1)Multi perspective approach 4)target group specificity

Question 32

Define multi perspective approach

Answer 32

Area of life but from multiple angles Examples: variety in PE External club links

Question 33

Define target group specificity

Answer 33

Most effective resources to the most at risk of inactivity

Question 34

What acronym is used for sustaining regular PA?

Answer 34

K-FARM

Question 35

What words are used to describe sustaining regular PA?

Answer 35

1)activity chunking 2)modelling 3)remove friction 4)find a group 5)keep it fresh

Question 36

Define activity chunking

Answer 36

Dividing up PA to avoid boredom

Question 37

How does public awareness, education and communication increase participation in PA?

Answer 37

Raise awareness of benefits of PA

Question 38

How do you increase participation in children and young people?

Answer 38

Active school flag provides opportunities for children to as active as a normal part in life

Question 39

How do you increase participation in sport and PA in the community?

Answer 39

1)Providing support for disadvantage areas 2)develop programmes to provide transitions from school to sport

Question 40

What is the role of local policy (LSPs)

Answer 40

1)Policy and change at a local (smaller) level 2)promote and increase local participation in sport

Question 41

What is the importance of NGBs?

Answer 41

Fund, Run, Facilitate and regulate

Question 42

What is NGBs coordinate?

Answer 42

Coaching and officiating qualifications

Question 43

What is the national NGBs (4points)

Answer 43

1)Develop policies for specific groups 2)eradicate discrimination 3)recruit and education coaches and officials 4)publicity advertising and creating role models

Question 44

What are NGBs on an international level (4points)

Answer 44

1)Talent identification 2)host international events 3)funding to athletes 4)educated on antidopung

Question 45

What are the characteristics of significant people who promote and support others in participation in PA? (4 points)

Answer 45

1)lead by example 2)enthusiastic 3)good listener 4)organised

Question 46

What is the acronym for pathways to excellence in PA?

Answer 46

SITSS

Question 47

What are some words to describe pathways to excellence in PA?

Answer 47

1)school club links 2)information and opportunities 3)taster sessions 4)shared facilities 5)special offers

Question 48

Define school club links?

Answer 48

Additional opportunities when students leave school

Question 49

What are the four factors critical to a young person growing within a sport (CAPE)

Answer 49

1)coaching 2)early learning environment 3)athletic development 4)performer retention

Question 50

What are the current provision and support for excellence? (PINS)

Answer 50

1)performance planning 2)international carding scheme 3)sorts Ireland institute 4)national sports campus

Question 51

What is performance planning?

Answer 51

The athletics Ireland high performant director determines the best positioned to succeed at world level

Question 52

What is the international carding scheme?

Answer 52

Athletics Ireland developing sports specific science and medical support networks

Question 53

What are the pathways to excellence that a named NGB has developed?

Answer 53

Athletics Ireland

Question 54

What had that specific NGB (athletics Ireland) promoted?

Answer 54

1)Is a NGB with strong grassroots 2)provides coaching qualifications for athlete development 3)5 level coaching system