Physical Activity and Fitness Components

Which one is not a physical activity guideline for 5 - 17 year olds?

• Going for a walk

• 60 minutes of physical activity per day

• Variety of light physical activity

• 8-10 hours of sleep per night

A mental benefit of physical activity includes...

• Improved sleep quality

• Decreased stress

• Develop teamwork skills

• Increased fitness

What is the definition of sedentary behaviour?

• Bodily movements that are produced by the skeletal muscles and results in energy expenditure

• The ability to achieve everyday tasks, work and recreation with little fatigue and still have enough energy in reserve.

• Sleeping, driving or reading your book.

• Any activity that expends low amounts of energy, including lying down or sitting.

What are the 5 HEALTH related fitness components?

• Reaction time, muscular power, coordination, cardiorespiratory endurance, agility

• Body composition, agility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, speed

• Body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility

• Reaction time, muscular power, body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, balance

A test to measure a persons agility is the

• Zig-zag running

• Beep test

• 100m sprint

• High Jump

Which of the following isn't considered a physical activity domain?

• Leisure

• Transport

• School/Occupation

• Recreational

Where does leisure physical activity take place?

• Around your home or garden

• Organised sports and activities for enjoyment

• Activities that are organised at school

• Activities that require you to reach a destination

An example of an enabler on physical activity is...

• Bad weather such as rain and hail

• Low motivation

• Family not being able to afford physical activity

• Modern facilities around your community

Which of the following is an example of the Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for 5 - 17 year olds?

• Get at least 10-12 hours of sleep per night

• Accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity daily

• Limit the use of electronics to no more than 2 hours per day

• Watching television for hours

Why is screen time considered a sedentary behaviour?

• Those who are on a screen are normally lazy people

• Screen time makes people unmotivated

• Those who are on a screen are usually sitting therefore sedentary

• Screen time causes sleeping problems