SAC P2 UNIT TWO PE

Name two categorized measurements of physical activity

Answer explanation

OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE MEASURES

What is considered an objective measurements of PA?

• Diaries and logs

• Direct observation and surveys

• HR monitor and proxy survey

• Devices and direct observation

Why is physical activity measured at an individual level?

Answer explanation

To assess or influence change in an individuals health and physical activity. Including improvements of specifics skills.

What is considered a subjective measure of physical activity?

• Accelerometers

• Proxy survey

• Direct observation

• Diary

What is physical activity?

• Playing games and sports.

• Any bodily movement requiring skeletal muscles to expend energy.

• Incidental movement patterns at moderate energy expenditure.

• Movements to measure health outcomes.

What is sedentary behaviour?

• Low energy expenditure activities.

• The amount of time per day spent sitting or lying down, including sleep. (<2.9 METS)

• Any activity performed at 7+ METS

• The amount of time per day spent sitting or lying down, excluding sleep. (< 1.6 METS)

Define physical inactivity

Answer explanation

People undertaking insufficient physical activity to achieve measurable health outcomes.

Not engaging in any regular physical activity beyond daily activities.

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC DOMAINS OF PHSYICAL ACTIVITY

• Occupational, Transport, Physical activity, Chores

• Leisure, Household/gardening, Occupational, Transport

• Sport, Chores, Work, Recreational

• Training, Gardening, Leisure, Transport.

Answer explanation

What is the physical activity guideline for 13-17 year olds?

• 75 minutes of
  moderate to vigorous activity everyday.

• 60 minutes of
  moderate to vigorous activity everyday.

• 60 minutes of
  moderate to vigorous activity 3-5 times per week.

• 75 minutes of
  low to moderate activity everyday.

What is Physical activity guideline for 18-64 years?

• 2.5-5 hours of moderate physical activity per week.

• 75-150 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week.

• 5 hours of moderate intensity physical activity per week.

• Moderate to vigorous physical activity 5 days per week.