VCE PE U2 Chapter 10.2

"refers to lack of involvement in physical activity during an individual’s leisure time"

• Physical Activity

• Physical Inactivity

• Sedentary Behaviour

• Metabolic Equivalents

"is any movement of the body produced by skeletal muscles, resulting in energy expenditure"

• Physical Activity

• Physical Inactivity

• Sedentary Behaviour

• Metabolic Equivalents

"is behaviour associated with sitting or lying down, including activities such as watching television, working or playing on the computer, driving or sitting in a car, bus or train. It also includes homework, studying or reading. MET of 1–2."

• Physical Activity

• Physical Inactivity

• Sedentary Behaviour

• Metabolic Equivalents

"are commonly used to express the intensity of physical activities"

• Physical Activity

• Physical Inactivity

• Sedentary Behaviour

• Metabolic Equivalents

Having a MET of 1 would be expected if you are doing which of the following?

• Lying on the couch watching TV

• Playing an intense game volleyball at lunch time

• Walking to the bus after school

• Completing a zumba class at the local gym

Moderate physical activity would result in a MET of...

• 3-6 METS

• 1-2 METS

• 10-15 METS

• 7-9 METS

Approximately what percentage of people completed low levels of physical activity in 2011-12?

• 15%

• 35%

• 28%

• 22%

Approximately what percentage of people completed high levels of physical activity in 2011-12?

• 15%

• 35%

• 28%

• 22%

Approximately what percentage of people completed moderate levels of physical activity in 2011-12?

• 15%

• 35%

• 28%

• 22%

Approximately what percentage of people were sedentary in 2011-12?

• 15%

• 35%

• 28%

• 22%