Physical Activity for Recreation

What is the recommended time for young people to be engaged in physical activity each day?

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

Physical activity improves social skills, maintains good health and enhances movement and coordination.

• True

• False

Watching TV or playing video games are considered as a physical activity.

• True

• False

What is the fundamental cause of obesity?

• An increased intake of energy-dense foods that are high in fat and sugars

• Physical inactivity

• Not dieting

• Not following the Australian Guidelines for Healthy Eating

How has fast food created a spike in obesity?

• Lower cost

• Unhealthy ingredients

• Larger portions

• Convenience

Sedentary behaviour is defined as

• minimal physical activity

• moving around every 30 minutes

• sitting or lying down for extended periods

Which leisure activity can be done alone?

• bingo

• football

• walking

• waterskiing

The way in which an individual lives.

• routine

• lifestyle

• habit

• leisure

Tick all the barriers that can prevent participation in Leisure and Recreation?

• Gender

• Age

• Culture

• Family

A good strategy to overcome the barrier to participation of saying you don't have enough time for a leisure or recreational activity is:

• Take time to enjoy looking at nature

• Swim at a heated pool

• Keep a diary to assess how much spare time is available

• Try to get more sleep