Physical Activity
any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that increases energy expenditure above a basal rate and enhances health.
exercise.
physical activity that is planned, structured, and purposive, in the sense that improvement or maintenance of physical fitness is an objective
excessive exercise causes?
vigorous physical activity can precipitate musculoskeletal complications, cardiovascular events or other adverse responses in certain individuals
Low Physical Activity
<150 minutes per week
Medium Physical Activity
150-300 minutes per week
High Physical Activity
> 300 minutes per week
Health Related Physical Fitness
Skill Related Physical Fitness
Agility
the ability to rapidly change the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy
Balance
the maintenance of balance while stationary or moving
coordination
the ability to the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with body parts in performing tasks smoothly and accurately
Power
the rate at which one can perform difficult work
Reaction time
the time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning of the reaction to it.
Speed
the ability to perform a movement within a short period of time
1 MET
3.5ml O2 x kg-1 x min-1
Moderate Intensity
3 to 6 METs or 5 to 6 10-point rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale
Vigorous Intensity
> 6 METs or 7 to 8 10-point RPE scale
Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Coronary Heart Disease
Myocardial Ischemia
CHD Risk Factors
Hypertension
High Blood Pressure
PreHypertension
SBP between 120 and 139 mmHg
DBP between 80 and 89 mmHg
Type I (juvenile onset)
Type II (adult onset)