VCE PE Unit 2

Which 'type' of physical activity requires physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.

• Recreational Activity

• Sports

• Exercise

• Chores

The lack of involvement in any form of physical activity during an individual's leisure time is referred to as

• Laziness

• Play

• Sedentary Behaviour

• Physical Inactivity

Which of the following is an example of a 'social factor' that influences people's behaviour?

• friends and family

• the media

• socioeconomic status

• all of the above

The opening times and gender restrictions of MSAC are characteristics of which 'environmental factor' that influences people's behaviour?

• Access to facilities

• Proximity to facilities

• Safety of facilities

• Climate and weather

Which statement about cardiovascular disease is NOT correct?

• It is a leading cause of death in Australia.

• It primarily involves covers diseases of the lungs.

• Strokes and heart attacks are examples of cardiovascular diseases.

• Uncontrollable factors relating to cardiovascular diseases are age, ethnicity and genetic influences.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Diabetes?

• It usually develops in people over 25.

• This disease is characterised by the inability of the pancreas to properly control blood sugar levels.

• Engaging in physical activity can lower the risk of acquiring this disease.

• Poor life habits are causing more children acquiring this disease.

Being physically active has been shown to improve Mental and Emotional Health. Specifically...

• improved mood and energy levels

• improved body image and self-esteem

• decreased anxiety

• decreased mental clarity

Which of the following recommendations is NOT for the APAGS Children aged 5-12?

• No more than 2 hrs per day of electronic media usage.

• at least 3 days per week performing activities that strengthen muscle and bone.

• at least 60 min of mod to vig intensity activity each day.

• none of the above.

Which of the following recommendations is NOT correct for APAGS Adults aged 18-64?

• 100-150 mod & 50-100 vig intensity activity each week.

• 150-300 mod & 75-150 vig intensity activity each week.

• muscle strengthening activities at least 2 times a week.

• be active most, preferably all, days of the week.

Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time (FITT) are all...

• Districts of Physical Activity

• Dimensions of Physical Activity

• Domains of Physical Activity

• Departments of Physical Activity