Promoting Physical Activity in schools
Define: School based physical education interventions
Changes in school policies or curricula that increase physical activity participation
What are the physical activity recommendations for aerobic activity for children and teens?
60 or more minutes per day of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity; vigorous must be done at least 3 days per week
What are the physical activity recommendations for aerobic activity for adults?
150 or more minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise or 75 min/week of vigorous intensity aerobic activity
Regular P.A. decreases risk of premature mortality from many diseases. Name 3 of these diseases.
Coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer.
Lunges
Correct Answer: 5 lunges per leg
Wrong Answer: 10 lunges per leg
What are three types of school based physical education interventions?
Increasing amount of time students do mod/vigorous activity in PE class, adding a PE class and lengthening duration of PE class period
What are the physical activity recommendations for muscle strengthening activity for children and teens?
As part of the required 60 or more minutes per day of P.A., muscle strengthening should be done at least 3 days per week
How long must each session of aerobic exercise last?
Aerobic exercise should be done in episodes of not less than 10 minutes at a time
P.A. has therapeutic benefits for many diseases and health conditions. Name 3 that were not given in answer to the 100 category in this column.
Chronic lung disease, obesity, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, depression, dementia, back pain and constipation.
Abdominal Crunches
Right Answer: 10 Ab Crunches
Wrong Answer: 15 Ab Crunches
What is the percentage of increase in amount of class-time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity accomplished by school-based interventions?
There was a 50% increase in amount of class-time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity accomplished by school based interventions according to the Community Guide
What are the physical activity recommendations for bone strengthening activity for children and teens?
As part of the required 60 or more minutes per day of P.A., bone strengthening should be done at least 3 days per week
What levels of P.A. are recommended to achieve weight maintenance?
Amounts vary per individual but achieving 300 min/wk of mod. intensity or 150 min/wk of vigorous intensity P.A. will aid in preventing unhealthy weight gain
Physical activity recommendations for older adults are the same as for younger adults: 150 min/wk. What if an older adult cannot do this much P.A.?
Older adults are recommended to be as physically active as their abilities and health conditions allow.
Dumbbell Triceps Extensions
Right Answer: 5 extensions per arm (use your usual weight)
Wrong Answer: 10 extensions per arm (use your usual weight)
Name one recommended Community Guide intervention that increases students’ time spent in MVPA
Ensure all students have equipment; Eliminate time spent waiting in line, sitting and standing by keeping them purposefully moving
According to the CDC, what percentage of students do not meet the daily P.A. requirements?
According to 2006 CDC statistics, 60% of students do not meet daily requirements for P.A. (p.64 Brown)
What levels of P.A. are recommended to lose weight?
To lose 5% or more of body weight, many people need to achieve more than 300 min/wk of mod intensity P.A.
Does regular stretching to enhance flexibility have any health benefits for older adults?
Flexibility exercises are regarded as effective therapy for arthritis which afflicts many older adults.
Calf raises
Right answer: 10 calf raises per leg
Wrong Answer: 15 calf raises per leg
Name two of the four Phys. Ed. Teaching modifications that can increase students’ enjoyment
Include all students, Exclude elimination and child-as-target games (such as tag), Role modeling/pos reinforcement, Focus on P.A. that students enjoy
Why is it imperative that children and adolescents engage in a variety of enjoyable P.A.s versus doing the same P.A. daily?
Allows them to build a diverse set of skills, reduces risk of muscle overuse injuries and choosing fun P.A.s increases adherence
What are the physical activity recommendations for muscle strengthening activity for adults?
Adults should do mod/high intensity muscle strengthening exercise involving all major muscle groups for 2 or more days/week
Why is balance exercise recommended as part of regular physical activity for older adults?
Fall-related injuries are prevalent in older adults and balance exercises are recommended as a protective measure to prevent falls.
Hammer Curl
Right answer: 5 reps per arm (use your usual weight)
Wrong Answer: 10 reps per arm (use your usual weight)