Review Questions

Which of the following would be most likely to be categorized as an organised sport?

• Chase

• Cross country running

• Park runs

• Skipping

Going for a 5 km jog around the park with a friend would be considered

• Recreational activity

• Leisure

• Exercise

• Sport

Which of the following is considered sedentary behaviour?

• 1. Sitting

• 1. Sleeping

• 1. Standing still

• 1. All of the above

1. Which of the following types of physical activity are older adults most likely to engage in?

• Exercise

• Leisure

• 1. Sport

• 1. Games

Family responsibilities are most likely to be a barrier to physical activity for which group?

• Children

• Elderly

• 1. Adults

• Youth

Which of the following is most accurate about participation in physical activity across the lifespan?

• As age increases participation in physical activity increases

• As age increases participation in physical activity decreases

• As age decreases participation in physical activity increases

• Participating in physical activity increases and then decreases

1. A social enabler for physical activity for adults is

• A lack of income

• Family responsibilities

• Active workmates

• Access to facilities

1. An environmental factor that could help reduce sedentary behaviour for the elderly is

• Access to walking tracks

• Subsidized bus travel

• Stand up desks

• Water aerobics classes