7 HPE - Factors affecting Physical Activity

What is the current trend in physical activity?

• Increase in sedentary lifestyle

• Rise in outdoor exercises

• Growth in gym memberships

• Decline in physical activity

Advances in technology have changed our cultural identity in terms of physical activity.

• Increased sedentary lifestyle

• More outdoor activities

• No change in physical activity

• Decrease in technology use

What impact has the changes in media had on our cultural identity–physical activity?

• Increased awareness and participation in physical activities

• Decreased interest in physical activities

• No impact on physical activities

• Shift towards virtual physical activities

How has this changed our cultural identity—physical activity?

• It has increased awareness about health.

• It has led to a sedentary lifestyle.

• It has no impact on cultural identity.

• It has become a part of daily routine.

How has the cost of living impacted on our cultural identity—physical activity?

• It has increased participation in physical activities.

• It has decreased participation in physical activities.

• It has had no impact on physical activities.

• It has led to a change in the types of physical activities.

How have changes in lifestyle impacted on our cultural identity—physical activity?

• Increased sedentary behavior

• More emphasis on fitness

• No impact

• Decreased interest in physical activities

How have the people from other cultures changed our cultural identity—physical activity?

• By introducing new sports and exercises

• By maintaining traditional physical activities

• By discouraging physical activity

• By promoting sedentary lifestyles

Change can impact cultural identity in various ways. Which of the following is a possible effect?

• Preservation of traditions

• Loss of cultural heritage

• Increased cultural diversity

• All of the above

Increasing reliance on computers and electronic communication devices is a

• Change in lifestyle factor

• Advanced technology factor

• Changing population factor

• Changing work demands factor

Scenario: Jamie used to play soccer with his friends after school, but now he spends more time playing video games and watching TV shows on his tablet. He notices that he isn’t moving as much during the day.

Question: What has likely caused Jamie to become less active?

• Shoes

• Water

• Park

• Tablet