VCE_PE_Unit2

Which of the following is a suitable alternative to recall surveys for children aged 4 years old?

• Accelerometer

• Pedometer

• Parent proxy report

• Diary/log

What is type 2 diabetes?

• An autoimmune condition which may be genetic

• A condition which develops in pregnancy

• A condition where the pancreas is unable to control blood sugar levels

• A condition where excess fat is carried by an individual due to an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure

Which of the following is a subjective measure of physical activity?

• accelerometer

• pedometer

• proxy report

• direct observation

Providing bike racks and shower facilities onsite at workplaces is a strategy used to encourage active transport to and from work. What level of the social-ecological model (SEM) does this address?

• individual

• social environment

• physical environment

• policy

Jump Rope for Heart was established by the Heart Foundation to encourage children to develop a positive attitude towards exercise, healthy eating and heart health, whilst raising money to fight heart disease. Children often participate as part of a 4 to 6-week program in a school, logging skips on the online portal and working towards a Jump Off day to show off new skipping skills. Which of the following influences does not contribute to successful participation in this program?

• teachers provide support and instruction to help students improve fitness and learn new skipping skills

• equipment can be supplied by the school PE department

• parent volunteers

• the program provides awareness of the physical health benefits of skipping

Participating in regular physical activity is known to result in physical, social, emotional and mental health benefits for the participant. Which of the following best outlines possible physical health benefits?

• increased lean muscle mass, improved sleep and decreased social isolation

• lower heart rate, enhanced self-esteem and improved circulation

• reduced risk of heart attacks, improved circulation, reduced body fat

• increased sense of belonging, decreased risk of diabetes, and lower heart rate

Which of the following is not an environmental barrier to physical activity?

• rainy weather

• no changing facilities

• living in a suburb without footpaths

• bicycle lanes

An individual strategy to promote physical activity is

• the use of television campaigns to encourage individuals to change their physical activity levels

• the use of government funding to build new community facilities

• to increase an individual's knowledge about the benefits of physical activity

• to make local areas safer for individuals to exercise

Accelerometers would be most appropriate for measuring the physical activity levels in which of the following scenarios?

• the principal of a large primary school wants to know how active students are during lunchtime

• a city council is looking to develop new programs for all citizens 65 years and over

• a childcare facility is looking to increase play opportunities for children under the age of 3

• an office manager of a small healthcare clinic who wants to increase incidental physical activity during the workday

The Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Adults recommend including some vigorous physical activity for health and wellbeing

• 60-70% maximum heart rate

• more than 60% of VO₂ max

• perceived exertion of 12 (Borgs scale)

• 4-6 METs