Definition and Recommendations

Question 1

what is physical activity ?

Answer 1

any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that increases energy expenditure.

Question 2

What is exercise ?

Answer 2

Planned, repetitive and purposeful bodily movement to improve or maintain the components of physical fitness (e.g. strength, endurance, flexibility)

Question 3

what is sport ?

Answer 3

More structure than exercise with specific set rules and generally involves competition

Question 4

what is recommend government guidelines for PA ? (18-64)

Answer 4

150 mins of moderate intensity aerobic activity every week
or
75 mins of vigorous intensity aerobic acuity every week

Additionally , 2 days strength training

Question 5

How can Pa levels change ?

Answer 5

they may change depending on age group

Question 6

Percentage of people (self) reported to complete recommend PA levels in England ?

Answer 6

2012
- Male - 39%
- Female - 29%

2015
- Male - 67%
- Female - 55%

Question 7

what is an issue with self-report methods ?

Answer 7

we should always questions self-report methods because data may not be truthful and reliable

Question 8

what are health implications of Physical inactivity?

Answer 8

• responsible for 6% of the burden of disease of coronary heart disease (CHD)
• contributes to almost 1 in 10 premature deaths from CHD
• contributes to 1 in 6 deaths from any cause

Question 9

what are finical implications of physical inactivity ?

Answer 9

• Direct financial cost of physical inactivity to the NHS estimated to be greater than £900 million

Question 10

North/South impact on health

Answer 10

• North has highest death in CVD
• 27 years reduced life expectancy in north compared to London
• Camden 95 yrs , compared to 21 difference compared to lowest life expectancy in Leeds

Question 11

what is Epidemiology ?

Answer 11

Epidemiology is the study of the disruption and determines of health-related states or events (including disease) and the application of this study to control of disease and other health problems.

Question 12

how does Pa and energy expenditure link to mortality rates

Answer 12

Risk of heart attack inversely related to energy expenditure.
Mortality rates lower among the physically active

Question 13

Impact of activity to life expectancy

Answer 13

Men aged 45-54 yr who began to exercise could expect to live, on average 10 months longer than their sedentary peers.