L26: Module 4 summary

Question 1

which country has the highest number of vehicles per capita

Answer 1

NZ

Question 2

what proportion of Auckland and Christchurch uses motorized transport

Answer 2

over 2/3

Question 3

what is the threshold range of a dose-dependent response

Answer 3

the best balance between benefits and safety

Question 4

what is the amount of PA dependent on

Answer 4

it is a dose-dependent response
the amount ‘necessary’ is entirely dependent on the person

Question 5

how can exercise be used to improve fitness

Answer 5

exercise is a uniquely diverse and powerful stressor = we want to better control our internal environment by being able to adapt to multiple stressors

Question 6

what does Atua mean

Answer 6

Māori environmental knowledge

Question 7

what does Matua mean

Answer 7

connection to environment

Question 8

what does Atua Matua mean

Answer 8

gathering ancient, indigenous knowledge and repurposing it for use of today

Question 9

what are the 5 pillars of Atua Matua

Answer 9

1. Mātauranga Māori = environmental knowledge
2. whakapapa = localized environmental connections
3. Huahuatau = communicating environmental knowledge
4. Whakatinanatanga = activities to mobilize Atua Matua thinking
5. Tohytaka = environmental sings as a decision making function

Question 10

what are the 5 factors in ecological model of active living

Answer 10

1. behavior
2. active recreation
3. active transport
4. household activities
5. occupational activities

Question 11

what is the biophilia hypothesis

Answer 11

natural environments are associated with better health

Question 12

what affect can the built environment have on PA

Answer 12

• positive = a lot of fir people prefer using the gym
• negative = lack of green spaces leaves unfit people less motivated to exercise as they are adapted to comfort