Benefits of physical activity
Any activity (other than sleep) where the body is not moving.
What is sedentary behaviour?
A mineral which is important for fluid regulation in the body. It can also help enhance flavour and preserve some foods.
What is sodium?
A macronutrient that is found in abundance in foods such as fish, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds, and beans.
What is protein?
The study of how the human body moves.
What is biomechanics?
What type of race is the Tour de France?
Bicycle race
Involves seeking positive relationships with others, and developing healthy communication skills.
What is social wellness?
Occurs naturally in foods in forms such as lactose (dairy) and fructose (fruit), but can also be added.
What is sugar?
Examples include iron, calcium and potassium.
What are minerals?
A push or pull that causes a person or an object to speed up, slow down, stop or change direction.
What is force?
In what game is “love” a score?
Tennis
The category of diseases which can develop due to an individuals choices including poor nutrition, limited physical activity or increased substance abuse (e.g. excessive alcohol consumption).
What is a lifestyle disease?
A lifestyle disease that affects the body’s ability to use or produce insulin (an important hormone that helps our body process and use sugar).
What is Type 2 diabetes?
A unit of energy which represents how much energy is available in a food based on the amount of carbohydrates, fats and proteins present.
What is a kilojoule (kJ)?
This component is all about being stable. An important principle is the alignment of the centre of gravity over the base of support.
What is balance?
In what sport would you find a pommel horse?
Gymnastics
The type of physical activity that is not planned and occurs as a by-product of every activities (e.g., needing to walk to the bus stop).
What is incidental physical activity?
The compounds in foods necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies including growth, metabolism, immunity and digestion.
What are vitamins?
Consuming this in foods increases levels of bad cholesterol. It is very processed and harder for our bodies to get rid of than saturated fat.
What is trans fat?
This a biomechanics component made up of a combination of weight and speed. Different types include angular and linear.
What is momentum?
How long is a marathon (to the nearest kilometre)?
42km
The recommended number of days per week you should engage in activities that strengthen muscle and bone according to the Australian Physical Activity Guidelines.
3 days per week
This provides the consumer with information about the ingredients (including any additives), serving size, and nutrients.
What is a food label?
Excess consumption of this macronutrient combined with a decreased energy expenditure can lead to your body storing this unused fuel as fat to be used at a later time when there is decreased energy intake.
What are carbohydrates?
The specific component of biomechanics that describes the influences on the flight of an object (e.g., the ball) including angle, height and speed of release.
What is projectile motion?
What five colors make up the Olympic rings?
Blue, black, yellow, green and red.