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Which of the following best defines Physical Activity?
Which of the following best defines Physical Activity?
- Any movement involving the arms and legs
- Any form of movement, regardless of muscle involvement
- Bodily movement produced by the contraction of big skeletal muscles (correct)
- Bodily movement produced by the contraction of small skeletal muscles
What percentage of adults sit for 4 hours or more according to the text?
What percentage of adults sit for 4 hours or more according to the text?
- 37.6%
- 28.3%
- 55.2%
- 41.5% (correct)
Which factor may cause a sedentary lifestyle according to the text?
Which factor may cause a sedentary lifestyle according to the text?
- Excessive television and computer use (correct)
- Balanced diet
- Engaging in outdoor activities
- Regular physical activity
What type of activities contribute to Total energy expenditure?
What type of activities contribute to Total energy expenditure?
What is the primary focus of Physical Activity according to the text?
What is the primary focus of Physical Activity according to the text?
Flashcards
What is Physical Activity?
What is Physical Activity?
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles, leading to energy expenditure.
How Common is Sitting?
How Common is Sitting?
41.5% of adults sit for 4 hours or more each day.
What Can Cause a Sedentary Lifestyle?
What Can Cause a Sedentary Lifestyle?
Excessive television and computer use can lead to a sedentary lifestyle.
What Contributes to Total Energy Expenditure?
What Contributes to Total Energy Expenditure?
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What's the Key to Physical Activity?
What's the Key to Physical Activity?
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Study Notes
Defining Physical Activity
- Physical Activity refers to any bodily movement that results in energy expenditure.
Sedentary Lifestyle
- 64% of adults sit for 4 hours or more per day.
- A factor that may contribute to a sedentary lifestyle is having a job that involves sitting.
Total Energy Expenditure
- Activities that contribute to Total Energy Expenditure include Basal Metabolic Rate, Thermic Effect of Food, and Physical Activity.
Primary Focus of Physical Activity
- The primary focus of Physical Activity is on the health benefits of regular physical activity, particularly in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.
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Test your knowledge of basic terminology, assessment methods, and prescription of physical activity and exercise with this quiz. Explore topics such as physical fitness, sport-related fitness, body types, obesity, injuries, and rehabilitation. Perfect for students of physical therapy, fitness professionals, and anyone interested in exercise science.
