Measuring PA
Direct observation is subjective or objective?
Objective
A pedometer measures what?
the amount of steps taken.
What is extrinsic motivation?
external motivation in the form of material prizes.
In the FITT acronym, what does the “F” stand for?
Answer: Frequency
A device that measures steps
Pedometer
What does an accelerometer measure?
Increase of speed
Adults should do how many hours of Moderate Physical activity per week.
2.5 - 5 hours
What is the inverted U hypothesis?
the scale on the crossing point between level of arousal and peak performance
Which part of the FITT acronym refers to how long each physical activity session lasts?
Answer: Time
What does the term reactivity refer to?
A participant changing their physical activity behaviour due to the measurement tool that is being used to record their progress.
What type of reactivity do diaries have?
High
Define Active transport
A: Any form of human powered Transport
What are SMARTER goals?
specific, measurable, accepted, Realistic, time framed, exciting, recorded
What is the MET range for moderate-intensity physical activities?
Answer: 3 to 6 METs
Proxy surveys are a measurement tool suitable for what type of people
Young people, elderly people or other people incapable of filling out a self-report survey
In what way would you measure a large group of people's PA?
Survey
The 4 domains of Physical Activity are?
A: Active Transport, Occupational, Leisure activity, Household chores.
What is hyponatremia?
It is over hydration
Which physical activity domain includes tasks like vacuuming, gardening, or raking leaves?
Answer: Household/Gardening domain
What are the four levels of the social-ecological model
Individual, Social, Environmental, Policy
What is it meant by measuring physical activity subjectively?
Measuring the PA yourself, or influencing the data based on opinion memory etc
FITT stands for what?
A. Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of activity
What are the symptoms from Hitting the wall?
body slows, extreme feeling of fatigued, weak and any attempt at continuing or increasing pass is borderline impossible.
Describe how "Intensity" in the FITT principle differs between a sedentary activity and a vigorous-intensity activity, including MET values.
Answer: Sedentary activities are classified as 0-1.5 METs, involving minimal energy expenditure, while vigorous-intensity activities are over 6 METs, requiring significant effort and increasing heart rate.
The amount of MET's used in moderate physical activity are?
3-6 METS