name 2 dimensions of health that physical activity has been proven to improve
physical health
social health
emotional/mental health
100
List 3 social factors that can influence participating in physical activity.
family, peer relationships, socioeconomic status, sociocultural influences and media
100
Difference between passive and active recreation.
Passive recreation involves little movement.
Activity recreation involves moving most of the time.
100
True or False
Physical activity is any activity during which heart rate rises above its normal resting level by at least 20%.
True
100
Name the animal that killed Captain Hook in Peter Pan.
Crocodile
200
what does the word sedentary mean and why is it detrimental to overall health?
Means - inactive. Detrimental to health because if individual leads a sedentary lifestyle more likely to develop lifestyle diseases that reduce quality and longevity of life.
200
How can family and peers influence physical activity participation.
family - greatest influence at early age - if family involved in physical activity more likely to be part of lifestyle.
peers - share interests in physical activity - positive influence to be involved in physical activity - visa versa
200
List 4 active non organised recreation activities.
- going for a bike ride, jog, canoe, walk,
- walk the dog
- game of tennis, back yard cricket, beach cricket
- bush walk
- surf
200
True or False
Fitness is the ability to do most tasks in the day without fatiguing.
False
Capacity to complete all physical tasks in the day without fatiguing
200
True or False
Meteors are meteorites that have landed
False - opposite is true
300
List 2 benefits of physical activity to social health.
1. allows individuals to meet new people 2. develops and refines social skills e.g. communication. 3. reduces number of days away from work/friends due to illness.
300
How can socioeconomic status influence participation in physical activity?
More wealth individual has more opportunity to afford range of options for physical activity.
Many physical activity options can be no or minimal cost involved.
300
What needs to be present for physical activity to be classified as competitive? (2)
Two major world competitions.
- set of rules
- governing body
Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup (variety of sports)
300
Principle that is applied to all cardio fitness training to ensure training will be effective.
FITT Prinicple
300
True or False
Hyundai cars originate in South Korea?
True
400
List 4 benefits of physical activity to emotional/mental health
1. reduces stress/tension/anxiety.
2. improves self-esteem/confidence
3. improves quality of life
4. improves quality of sleep
5. reduces feelings of aggression.
400
How can environmental factors influence physical activity participation rates?
location - regional and remote areas less options available for physical activity - limited facilities, open shorter hours of operation
- where you live can also influence what physical activity you participate in - near the coast - beach/water activities, snow - skiing/snow boarding, tobogganing.
climate - hot and humid climate - less conducive to being outside participating in physical activity.
400
Where are the Olympics being held next? country and city
Brazil Rio De Janeairo
400
Which 2 seas are joined by the Suez Canal?
Mediterranean and Red Seas
500
List 5 benefits of physical activity to physical health
1. reduced risk of developing cancer
2. increased muscular strength
3. lower resting heart rate
4. lowers blood pressure
5. reduced risk of CVD
6. reduced risk of diabetes
7. improved functioning of body & immune system
8. reduced level of cholesterol and free fatty acids in blood
9. increased bone density
10.improved flexibility - range of motion at joints.
500
For each personal factor - list an example of how it may be a influence on participation in physical activity.
- good communicator
- physical abilities - OK at sport
- psychological factor - had a previous bad experience with very competitive coach
- good communicator - easy to make friends and get involved in team sports where communication important.
- OK at sport - positive influence - able to capably participate in community sporting groups without feeling inadequate.
- bad previous experience - negative influence - feel inadequate, scared to try again.
500
Where are the next Commonwealth Games being held and when? (country , city and year)
Scotland, Glascow, 2014
500
Name the health related components of fitness
cardiorespiratory endurance
muscular strength
muscular endurance
flexibility
body composition