Concepts of Health
What describes health better:
1. A static state
2. A dynamic and ever-changing concept
Dylan sleeps 8 hours a night, eats a balanced diet, does 120 minutes of physical activity and limits his screen time to 2 hours everyday. Is this a balanced lifestyle?
Yes as he has a good balance between sleep, diet and leisure time, which supports his physical and mental health.
At the age 0-2 years, the recommended amount of screen time is 40 minutes. True or False?
False! Australian guidelines recommend zero sedentary screen time for children under two years old.
What is physical activity?
Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving, makes you breathe faster and speeds up your heart rate.
Frequency relates to how often we engage in the program. True or False?
True! An example is running 3 times a week.
Give one example of a Healthy Behaviour
Regular exercise, balanced diet, and stress management
What is the National guidelines on screen time (not including schoolwork) for students aged 5-17 years old
A. 3 hours
b. 2.5 hours
c. 2 hours
no more than two hours of sedentary recreational screen time per day for children and young people aged 5–17 years (not including schoolwork).
Fill in the blank
Australian guidelines recommend that teenagers should complete at least ____ minutes of moderate physical activity each day.
60
What is NOT considered a physical activity?
A. Aerobic activity that makes the heart beat faster
B. Activities that strengthen bones and muscles
C. Activating your brain playing computer games
D. Any light, moderate or vigorous activity
C!
As computer games does not require significant movement of the body
What is an example of a realistic fitness goal
Smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption are types of which behaviour
Risky behaviours
What are 3 lifestyle components that are needed in order to achieve a balanced lifestyle?
Right amount of rest, sleep, play, work, leisure and recreation, nutrition/diet
Watching TV, playing video games, using a phone or tablet, are examples of what behaviour?
Sedentary behaviour - it is any activity that involves sitting or lying down for long periods while using very little energy.
Grace works 9-5 Monday to Friday and wants to increase her physical activity, but finds it hard to join a sport due to the commitment needed to play.
Provide 2 types of physical activities to Grace that she could participate in that doesn't affect her work.
Walking/jogging - Grace can walk before or after work as it is a highly accessible activity that is flexible and requires little to no equipment
At home exercises - Grace can follow an online exercise video/program, as they allow Grace to exercise at the time where it's best for her.
What are the 3 types of intensity.
Low - moderate intensity: Hold a conversation with ease.
Moderate intensity: Can talk with possible pauses between sentences.
Vigorous intensity: Cannot say more than one or two words without pausing to take a breath.
Fill in the blank: Health is a state of complete ___, ___, and ___ well-being
Physical, mental, social
If a student chooses to only sleep 4 hours a night, what challenges might they face and how does it impact their physical well-being?
The student may feel tired and find it hard to concentrate during class.
This can negatively impact their well-being as they will have less energy than normal and be more inclined to not participate in physical activity.
What are the four elements of the FITT principle?
Frequency, intensity, time, type
Improved physical health - strengthens bones and muscles, improves fitness and helps maintain a healthy weight. Also reduces the risk of health problems
Improved mental health - physical activity can help reduce stress, improve mood and potentially boost confidence.
Sleep - Physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and achieve a deeper and more restful sleep
In the FITT principle, what does 'Type' refer to? Provide an example.
Type refers to the specific type of activity or exercise performed.
Examples - Running, swimming, weightlifting, yoga
Name the 3 main factors that can impact your health. Provide an example for each.
Individual factors - personal choice, diet, exercise, sleep, hygiene and stress management
Environmental factors - Physical and Social environment such where you live, work, play.
Social factors - Relationships, culture and socioeconomic status
How can excessive screen time impact your ability to have a balanced lifestyle. Describe a way to help manage screen time to have a more balanced lifestyle.
Excessive screen time can reduce the time spent on being physically active, socialising with friends and family and getting enough sleep.
To manage you can set a daily limit on your devices and schedule times for screen time and other activities that you enjoy
Name two types of recreational facilities and how they can improve a person's physical activity?
Parks and playgrounds: Provides space for walking, running, and sport. This can encourage people by offering a safe and accessible place for recreation
Gym and fitness/aquatic centres: They can provide the equipment and programs that supports regular exercise
Name and explain 3 potential barriers people may face when it comes to participating in sport?
Cost - Uniform, equipment, registration fees, travel cost
Lack of time - People may have other commitments and responsibilities that makes it difficult to participate in sport
Access - People might not have access to sport clubs, fields/courts and limited transport options
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely