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VCE PE Unit 3 Area of Study 1

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Physical Activity
All movement in everyday life, including work, recreation, exercise and sporting activities.
National Physical Activity Guidelines
An Australian government initiative to combat physical inactivity in young children to older adults.
Sedentary Behaviour
Activities that do not increase energy expenditure substantially above the resting level eg. screen-based entertainment.
NPAG - Early Childhood (0-5 years)
3 hours of moderate intensity every day. 0-1 hours of screen time.
NPAG - Children and Adolescents (5-18 years)
1 hour of moderate-vigorous intensity every day. 2 hours of screen time.
NPAG - Adults (18-65 years)
30 minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity most, if not every day.
NPAG - Older Adults (65+ years)
30 minutes of moderate intensity most, if not every day.
Dimensions of Physical Activity
The type, duration, intensity, frequency, context, energy expenditure and cost of an activity.
Domains of Physical Activity
The area in which physical activity occurs - the workplace, the household/garden, leisure time and active transport.
Valid Assessment of Physical Activity
A test that measures what it is supposed to measure.
Reliable Assessment of Physical Activity
A test that can repeatedly obtain the same results.
Subjective Ways to Assess Physical Activity
Involves qualitative assessment, less reliable and more easily administered to large groups.
Objective Ways to Assess Physical Activity
Involves quantitative assessment, more reliable, highly accurate, can be expensive or time-consuming and best suited to individuals.
Recall Survey
Questionnaire that asks participants to recollect Physical Activity over given time periods. Subjective way to assess Physical Activity.
Social Desirability Bias
A tendency to give socially approved answers to questions about oneself.
Diary and Logbook
A written record of Physical Activity undertaken. Subjective way to assess Physical Activity.
Proxy Report
A report provided by an authorised person on behalf of a survey respondent. Subjective way to assess Physical Activity.
Pedometry
A motion-sensing device that counts the number of steps taken. Objective way to assess Physical Activity.
Accelerometry
A device that uses accelerations in one or more plans to calculate effort. Objective way to assess Physical Activity.
Observational Tools
A trained observer watches Physical Activity and annotates selected demographics and activity dimensions. Objective way to assess Physical Activity.
Heart-Rate Monitor
An electronic device that records and stores heart rate. Objective way to assess Physical Activity.
Socio-Ecological Model
A tool for health intervention that considers the interactions of the individual across four levels of influence: individual, social environment, physical environment and policy.
Individual Level of the Socio-Ecological Model
A set of demographic and personal factors relating to the individual that affect Physical Activity.
Social Environment Level of the Socio-Ecological Model
A set of relationships, social and cultural factors, in the workplace, school or other occupational setting that affect Physical Activity.
Physical Environment Level of the Socio-Ecological Model
A set of natural and built factors that affect Physical Activity.
Policy Level of Socio-Ecological Model
A set of factors relating to laws, procedures, policies and rules that affect Physical Activity.
Multiple-Level Intervention
An effort to promote a behaviour across several levels of the Socio-Ecological Model that affect Physical Activity.
Strengths of the Socio-Ecological Model
A multiple-level approach, address the social environment and target multiple levels.
Government Health Organisations
Provide health-care services, promote healthy behaviours and prevent disease eg. Victorian Department of Health (Better Health Channel, Go For Your Life) or Federal Department of Health and Ageing.
Non-Government Organisations
Community-based organisations that lobby for policy change and conduct programs and activities at a local, national or international level eg. VicHealth or National Heart Foundation (Jump Rope for Heart).
Individual Health Approach
Solve isolated problems, focus on a person's needs and problems and are reactive eg. specific print and web-based media or individual counselling.
Population Health Approach
Sustain Physical Activity levels, promote active behaviours, create a healthier population and are proactive eg. provide education about benefits of Physical Activity or provide program options to suit varying social and cultural circumstances throughout life cycle.
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