Physical Activity and Fitness

definition of physical activity (PA)?

definition of leisure time PA?

definition of exercise?

What are the components of Total Daily Energy Expenditure

▪ Which one is often the largest? Is it always the largest?

▪ Which one has the most variability?

Resting metabolic rate…does it really reduce as we age? When does it plateau?

Can you explain using the energy balance equation (E balance = Energy input - Energy output)

Do we have complete control over our health?

What is NEAT? Why is it SO important?

According to CSEP, what do you need to do on a daily / weekly basis for PA, sleep, and sedentary time?

Why are daily steps so important? Why do we want to minimize prolonged sitting?

Why do we want to minimize prolonged sitting?

Compared to CSEP, ACSM’s guidelines are slightly different…in what way?

It includes that you should practice flexibility exercises

The benefits of PA in the long term?

What benefits are associated with a high level of CR fitness?

Sedentary behavior, cardiorespiratory fitness, resistance training, and the

frailty / disability threshold…can you link these concepts?

KNOW the training process!

▪ When to train again?

▪ When NOT to train again?

What are the training principles (3)? Briefly explain each

Cardiorespiratory Fitness:

▪ Definition?

▪ Health benefits?

▪ FITT?

Muscle strength:

▪ Definition?

▪ Health benefits?

▪ FITT?

Muscle endurance:

Definition?

▪ Health benefits?

▪ FITT?

What is the best way to measure one’s maximum heart rate? How do we measure it during exercise?

If we overeat by a lot! Why would NEAT be extra important?

Increasing NEAT will help decrease fat gain. The body will compensate for

What is moderate to vigorous intensity for cardio? How can it be measured (2 ways) and what would be the ranges for moderate and vigorous exercise on each scale?

Compare muscle endurance and strength

What are reps in reserve? (a version of rate of perceived exertion)

Benefit?