VCE PE U2 Chapter 10.1

Which is the definition of physical activity?

• Physical activity is the broad term used to describe sports and games

• Physical activity is any movement of the body produced by skeletal muscles, resulting in energy expenditure

• Physical activity is engaged in for enjoyment and recreation rather than serious practical purpose

• Physical activity refers to high intensity exercise that lifts the body's heart rate to above 50% of MaxHR

"Activities engaged in for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose"

• Games

• Sports

• Play

• Active Transport

"Activities that one engages in for amusement"

• Games

• Chores

• Exercise

• Play

"Activities involving physical exertion and skill, in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment"

• Recreational Activities

• Games

• Active Transport

• Sports

"Travel between destinations by walking, cycling or other non-motorised modes"

• Active Transport

• Chores

• Exercise

• Games

"Routine tasks, for example, jobs done around the home"

• Play

• Chores

• Exercise

• Active Transport

"Activities requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness"

• Play

• Sports

• Exercise

• Recreational Activities

"Leisure activities. Leisure is discretionary time, which is time outside of work and study commitments"

• Recreational Activities

• Games

• Chores

• Exercise

Does the nature of the physical activity people participate in change over time?

• Yes

• No

Soccer is an example of ...

• form of active transport

• a sport

• play

• a game