PA Continuum
This end of the physical activity continuum includes behaviors like sleeping and sitting
What is sedentary behavior?
The recommended daily amount of physical activity for children and adolescents.
What is 60 minutes per day?
The five domains of the SLOTH model describe how physical activity fits into these parts of daily life.
What are sleep, leisure, occupation, transportation, and home activities?
This type of activity is planned, repetitive, and done to improve fitness.
What is exercise?
The recommended weekly amount of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for adults.
What is 150 minutes per week?
This model explains how physical activity contributes to social, intellectual, and financial development.
What is the Human Capital Model?
This term refers to the total amount of physical activity and is calculated by multiplying frequency, intensity, and duration.
What is volume of physical activity?
Adults should perform these activities at least two days per week targeting major muscle groups.
What are muscle-strengthening activities?
This domain of the Human Capital Model refers to relationships and connections built through activity.
What is social capital?
This level on the continuum represents the highest level of activity, including events like marathons and mountain climbing.
What is peak performance activity?
This key guideline reminds adults that even small amounts of movement are beneficial.
What is some physical activity is better than none?
This domain of the SLOTH model includes activities done for enjoyment like sports, exercise, or recreational walking.
What is leisure-time physical activity?
These three variables determine where an activity falls on the physical activity continuum.
What are frequency, intensity, and duration?
This group should include bone-strengthening and muscle-strengthening activity at least three days per week.
Who are children and adolescents?
Apply the SLOTH and Human Capital to your own daily life. (Explain)
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