PA and FITT
What does the "F" in FITT stand for?
Frequency
Name one physical benefit of regular physical activity.
improved aerobic power, greater lean body mass, improved flexibility, resistance to fatigue
Name one subjective method of measuring physical activity.
Diary/log or recall survey
Name the four levels of the Social-Ecological Model.
Individual, Social, Physical Environment, Policy
Name the four health-related fitness components.
Aerobic power, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility
Name one subcategory (type) of physical activity.
formal sport, informal sport, exercise, play, chores, active transport, recreational activity
According to the guidelines, how many hours of activity should toddlers (1–3 years) get per day?
3 hours
Name one objective method of measuring physical activity.
Pedometer, accelerometer, direct observation, wearable device
Give an example of an individual-level factor in the SEM.
Gender, socioeconomic status, disability, education/knowledge
Which fitness component is assessed by a 1.6 km time trial?
Aerobic power
What is the daily recommendation of moderate-to-vigorous activity for 5-17 year olds ?
At least 60 minutes
Name one sociocultural barrier to participation in physical activity.
Low SES, family, time constraints, gender, lack of access/transport
Define "reactivity" in relation to measuring physical activity.
When a person changes their behaviour because they know they're being watched/monitored
Name one population-based initiative/campaign that promotes physical activity.
This Girl Can, Find your 30 Walk to School, Swap It Don't Stop It
Name one prohibited coaching behaviour.
Verbal abuse, bullying/harassment, favouritism, sexual misconduct, lack of professionalism
Name two methods used to measure activity intensity.
Talk test, perceived exertion (RPE), heart rate, METs
Name the four lifespan stages used when discussing barriers and enablers
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Older adults
Are adults living in major cities more or less likely to be insufficiently active than those in outer regional/remote areas?
Less likely
What is the main benefit of using mass media to promote physical activity to a population?
Reaches large numbers of people at low cost / increases awareness
What must all coaches of junior athletes in Victoria legally hold?
A Working with Children Check
Give the correct definition of physical activity.
Any movement of the body produced by the skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
Name one health risk associated with sedentary behaviour/inactivity.
Type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol
Name two advantages of using a subjective method to measure physical activity.
Cheap, easy/quick to administer, can assess multiple domains, low burden, good for large populations
Give an example of a policy that could act as an ENABLER to physical activity.
Mandated PE minutes in schools, Get active kids (Vic), speed limits near schools
Name one intrapersonal factor that can affect an athlete's participation in sport.
Injuries/concussion, hormonal considerations, psychological skills (e.g. sleep), mental fitness