Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour
Define sedentary behaviour.
Activities that involve little energy expenditure, usually sitting or lying down (e.g., watching TV, gaming).
What does interpersonal mean?
Interactions or relationships between people.
What does intrapersonal mean?
Relating to an individual’s own thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.
Who was the first Aboriginal Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Cathy Freeman
I played in 3 x AFL premierships.
I am a current AFL premiership coach.
I wore #4 at Brisbane during my playing days.
Craig McRae
State the Australian Physical Activity Guidelines for 15–17 year olds.
At least 60 minutes of moderate–vigorous intensity activity per day; muscle/bone strengthening activities at least 3 days per week; minimise sedentary behaviour.
Give one example of an interpersonal barrier to participation.
Lack of social support, negative peer influence, absence of role models.
Name one psychological barrier to being physically active.
Low confidence, lack of motivation, fear of failure, poor body image.
In the Tour de France, what color jersey is worn by the race leader?
Yellow.
I’m an Australian rugby league player.
I played for Melbourne Storm and am one of the greatest players of all time.
My last name is one of the most common last names in the world.
Cameron Smith
Give two health risks associated with excessive sedentary behaviour.
Increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health.
How can peer support positively influence physical activity?
Encouragement from friends can increase motivation, confidence, and enjoyment.
How can motivation affect physical activity participation?
High motivation leads to regular participation, while low motivation reduces involvement.
In Aussie Rules, how many players are on the field per team?
18 on the field per team.
I captained England in the 2000s.
I played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and the LA Galaxy.
I’m famous for my free kicks and number 7 shirt.
David Beckham
Name two methods of measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
Subjective methods (diaries, questionnaires) and objective methods (accelerometers, pedometers, direct observation).
Describe how family influence can act as both a barrier and enabler.
Enabler: parents drive kids to sport, encourage participation. Barrier: lack of interest, cost concerns, discouraging participation.
Explain the role of self-efficacy in overcoming barriers to activity.
Self-efficacy is belief in one’s ability to succeed; higher self-efficacy increases resilience, persistence, and willingness to try activities.
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in ice hockey?
Canada
I’m a Kenyan marathon runner.
I broke the 2-hour marathon barrier in 2019 (unofficial).
My famous quote is: “No human is limited.”
Eliud Kipchog
Explain how barriers can influence participation in physical activity.
Barriers such as lack of time, cost, access, motivation, or cultural factors reduce participation by making activity less convenient, less enjoyable, or less accessible.
Evaluate the impact of cultural background on physical activity participation.
Some cultures may encourage sport and outdoor activity; others may have restrictions based on gender, clothing, or traditions, influencing opportunities and participation.
Analyse how body image can influence an individual’s activity choices.
Positive body image can encourage participation (confidence in appearance), while negative body image can discourage activity (embarrassment, fear of judgment).
Who was the first female tennis player to win 24 Grand Slam singles titles?
Margaret Court
I won 4 gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
I specialise in freestyle sprint events.
I date singer Cody Simpson.
Emma McKeon