Activity
Children + Adolescents ( 6-17 years ): How many mins of moderate to high intensity movement daily?
60+ mins
Name one symptom of stress.
Name one neurotransmitter that helps reduce stress (from getting active).
dopamine
norepinephrine
epinephrine
Adults ( 18-64 years ): How many mins of moderate intensity activity daily
150+ mins
Name one cause of stress.
What's the relationship between the amount of intensive physical activity and depression (linear or non-linear)
Non-linear
high levels of vigorous intensity PA were linked to higher depression scores under certain conditions
How do you make getting active enjoyable? (4 things)
a). Choose activities that you love and find fun
b). Make it social!
c). Entertain yourself
d). Set goals
What is stress?
Stress is a natural response to physical or mental challenges.
Which kind of anxiety does getting active reduce (state or trait)?
State-anxiety: a temporary state that only occurs in response to or anticipation of stressful situations
Trait-anxiety: occurs often and is a consistent part of someone's way of thinking or their personality
What does brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) do?
It promotes neurogenesis, neuronal plasticity, and brain structure.