Dimensions and Domains of Physical Activity

Physical activity that is unstructured and accumulates throughout the day is known as...

• Incidental Physical Activity

• Physical Activity

• Structured Physical Activity

• Inactivity

Categorise each of the following physical activities in to the domains of physical activity.

Groups:

(a) Occupational

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(b) Leisure time activity

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(c) Household chores/gardening

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(d) Active Transport

• Watering the plants
• Packing boxes

• PE teacher running practical sessions

• Playing golf

• Swimming at the beach

• Washing the windows

• Surfing

• Digging

• Dusting
• Vacuuming

• Running to the bus stop
• Walking to the shops

• Walking the dog

• Playing pickleball

• Riding to work/school

• Mowing the lawns

• Completing Carrying bricks or materials

• Cycling in the park
• Riding your scooter to training

The domains of physical activity are: leisure time activity, household/gardening, occupational and

(a)  

Identify the dimensions of physical activity.

The talk test is a measure of

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Type

• Time/duration

Counting the amount of times a person engages in physical activity within a week is the ______ dimension of physical activity

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Type

• Time/Duration

What intensity is an individual who can carry on a conversation but not sing while exercise working at?

• Light

• Moderate

• Vigorous

• High

Which of the following cannot be used to measure intensity.

• Perception of how you feel

• Heart Rate

• Ability to talk

• How long you exercise for

Identify which of the following are examples of sedentary behaviour.

• Sleeping

• Laying on the couch

• Working in an office at a desk

• Sitting in your seat right now

Write the definition of sedentary behaviour.