Studied by 7 peoplePhysical activity
Any movement of the body that requires energy use
E.g. walking to class, taking the stairs, mowing the lawn, cleaning the house
Exercise is a type of physical activity but not every physical activity is exercise
4 domains of physical activity
Active Transport, Household, Exercise / Leisure, Occupational
Active Transport physical activity
Physical activity as a result of moving from place to place.
Walking to work
Taking the stairs
Walking to the canteen
Household physical activity
Any physical activity that comes from housework or gardening and other household chores.
Sweeping
Mopping
Gardening
Exercise / Leisure physical activity
Recreational and professional sports and activities.
Running/jogging
Cycling
Swimming
Occupational physical activity
Occupational is to do with workplace activity.
Construction
Warehouse
Cleaning
What are the NPAG’s
Sleep
5–13 year olds need 9–11 hours per night
14–17 year olds need 8–10 hours per night
Physical activity
60 mins or more per day
Inactivity
Move more & sit less in your spare time.
Why are NPAGs important?
They promote physical activity
They allow people to review their lifestyle to see if they are getting enough exercise
They allow people to set physical activity goals
They enable people to change in a positive manner
They help the government to make a change to reduce the health budget in future
They reduce the incidence of disease
Fitness
The ability to perform everyday tasks without excessive fatigue and with enough energy in reserve
11 Fitness components
Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Body Composition, Flexibility, Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Speed, Agility, Muscular power, Balance, Coordination, Reaction time
Muscular Strength
Definition
The ability of muscular strength, it’s often a muscle group to develop one maximal force/contraction.
Sporting example
Power weight-lifting
Javelin
Fitness test
Hand grip test
Muscular Endurance
Definition
The ability of a muscle to repeatedly contract or maintain contraction.
Sporting example
Cycling
swimming
Fitness test
60-second Sit up test
60-second push-up test
Body Composition
Definition
The combination of all tissues that make up the body such as bones, muscles, organs and body fat.
Sporting example
Horse racing
sumo
Fitness test
Waist to hip ratio
Body Mass Index
Flexibility
Definition
The range of motion possible around a joint. There are 2 types: Gymnastic (while moving) &Â Static (while stationary)
Sporting example
gymnastics
karate
Fitness test
Sit and reach
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Definition
The ability to produce energy using oxygen, usually for an extended period of time. Efficient use of the heart and lungs
Sporting example
Cross country
Triathlon
Fitness test
Beep test
Speed
Definition
Move body or limbs from one place to another quickly
Sporting example
Football
Tennis
Fitness test
50m sprint
Agility
Definition
The ability of the body to change position rapidly, or change direction whilst maintaining speed.
Sporting example
Soccer
basketball
Fitness test
Illinois agility test
Muscular power
Definition
The ability of the muscles or group of muscles to exert a force rapidly & explosively.
Sporting example
Swimming
Soccer
Fitness test
Basketball throw
Balance
Definition
The ability to maintain the body in balance
Two types: Static (Stationary)
Dynamic (Moving)
Sporting example
Skiing
Diving
Fitness test
Stork stand
Coordination
Definition
The ability to use hand-eye, foot-eye, timing movements
*Ability of nervous system & muscular system to work together to produce smooth movement.*
Sporting example
Volleyball
Skating
Fitness test
Alternate wall toss
Reaction-Time
Definition
Speed at which response can be initiated as a result of external stimulus
Sporting example
Motor racing
Pistol shooting
Fitness test
Ruler drop
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