Assessing the Impact of Mass Participation Events

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Which of the following is the definition of physical activity according to Caspersen et al. (1985)?

The capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion

The ability to carry out work against a resistance

Planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness

Any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure (correct)

Which of the following is a subcategory of physical activity according to the text?

Exercise classes (correct)

Going for a walk/run/cycle/swim

Walking to the shops

Lifting weights in the gym

Which component of physical fitness refers primarily to the distribution of muscle and fat in the body?

Muscular Strength

Cardiovascular Endurance

Muscular Endurance

Body Composition (correct)

According to the text, what percentage of Americans are insufficiently active based on accelerometer data?

More than 90% Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of insufficient physical activity among Australian adults in 2017-18?

Around 80% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population consistently do no sport each year according to Weed?

Around 40% Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of gym visits in the first 12 months of membership according to Rand et al.?

Around 7 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following negative effects can arise from exercise addiction?

Physical injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential long-term impact of exercise addiction on anxiety and depression?

It can worsen anxiety and depression Signup and view all the answers

Which article is listed as essential reading for the labs?

Landolfi, E. (2013). Exercise addiction. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of conducting evaluations of mass participation events?

To assess economic impact Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many events take place each week worldwide?

Approximately 200 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which organization should partner with stakeholders to support the development of tools and resources for mass participation initiatives?

The World Health Organization (WHO) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the social return on investment of UK parkrun?

£30 for every £1 spent Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise is better for building strength?

Anaerobic Exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise is better for building muscular and cardiovascular endurance?

Aerobic Exercise Signup and view all the answers

According to the study by Sallis et al (2021), which group of people had a reduced risk of hospitalization, admittance to ICU, and death from COVID-19?

People meeting physical activity guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of children's lower aerobic fitness compared to their parents' at a similar age, according to Morrison (2022)?

30% Signup and view all the answers

According to the Australian Government guidelines, how many hours of moderate intensity physical activity should adults aged 18-64 do each week?

2.5 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of Australian adults who are insufficiently active, according to self-report data?

65% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible benefit of physical activity on cognitive functioning?

Reducing inflammation Signup and view all the answers

According to a recent meta-analysis, what is the risk reduction of depression for adults who accumulate the recommended volume of physical activity hours per week, compared to inactive people?

25% Signup and view all the answers