VCE PE U2 CH10

Definition of physical activity?

• Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
• Physical activity is sitting for long periods of time
• Physical activity is limited to intense exercise
• Physical activity is only related to sports

Play, games, sport, exercise, active transport, chores and rec activities are examples of;

• Dimensions of PA

• Domains of PA

• Types of PA

• Sedentary Behaviour

Definition of sedentary behaviour is;

• Standing and walking for long periods

• Engaging in high-intensity physical activity
• Running and jumping constantly
• Sitting or lying down and requiring very little energy expenditure

METs measure;

• Time of an exercise

• Energy used by the body in different stages of work

• Level of sedentary behaviour

• Amount of training someone has done

An example of an individual enabler for engaging in PA for a teenager might be;

• No injuries

• Peers in PE classes

• Cultural background

• Good weather

A social barrier to completing PA for an adult might be;

• Ethnicity

• Raining outside

• Children

• Workplace

Which of the following is most accurate about participation in PA across the lifespan?

• It tends to decline with age

• It tends to increase with age

• It remains constant throughout the lifespan

• It is highest during childhood and adolescence

What types of PA are children aged 2-4 most likely to participate in?

• Games & Active Transport

• Organised Sport & Chores

• Exercise & Organised Sport

• Chores & Exercise

A person can be both physically active and sedentary;

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is a social influence on an individual doing PA?

• Physical Health

• Geographic Location

• Family & Friends

• Ethnicity