EXSS 180 Exam 2 Questions with 100%
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Domains of PA
2018 PAG
-Household PA
-Leisure Time PA
-Transportation PA
-Occupational PA
Spheres of Physical Activity
self-sufficiency, self-expression, work, education, leisure, health, competition
Spheres of PA are the framework for
thinking/understanding where PA occurs
Physical activity occurs
throughout the day, for a variety of purposes, and in many types of settings
Spheres of PA are not intended to classify specific types of PA, but rather
highlight the different compartments of our life in which PA plays an important part.
How many spheres of physical activity exist?
7
Sphere of Self-Sufficiency
Physical activity is necessary to care for oneself; can be used to judge one's level of
independence.
,Self-Sufficiency examples
ADLs, IADLs, home maintenance activities
Activities of Daily Living
The basic activities a person usually accomplishes during a normal day, such as eating,
dressing, and bathing.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Activities necessary for independence in society beyond eating, grooming, transferring, and
toileting; include such skills as shopping, preparing meals, banking, and taking medications.
Home Maintenance Activities are
more complicated and demand more energy than ADLs and IADLs, such as shoveling snow
and repair work
Sphere of Self-Expression
the urge to express our inner feelings is one of the most basic human instincts
Sphere of Work
Physical activity is an integral part of our work.
Physical activity produces goods and services.
Risks in the workplace include
-Decreased PA levels and associated health risks (tech advances)
-Injuries from repetitive activities or poor workspace design
-Psychological stress
PA professionals contribute to work performance by
, improving the methods used to perform work, redesigning inefficient workspaces, equipment,
and tools, and preventing and rehabilitating work-related injuries.
Sphere of Education
physical activity is integral to all forms and levels of education, goal is to change behavior
Health enhancing value of PA is
independent of the purpose of performing it
Sphere of Leisure
-Free time: personal time not encumbered with obligations
-Leisure: state of being in which humans find deep satisfaction and contentment
In order to use our free time to achieve a state of leisure, we must
divorce ourselves psychologically from other aspects of life, which is challenging in modern
society
Participation rate in fitness sports (2019)
67.3%
Sphere of Health
strong relationship between physical activity and health
Low PA levels spark national interest related to
high health care costs, disease prevention, and treatment.
Potential detriments of PA include
overexercise and injuries; more is not always better
Correct Answers
Domains of PA
2018 PAG
-Household PA
-Leisure Time PA
-Transportation PA
-Occupational PA
Spheres of Physical Activity
self-sufficiency, self-expression, work, education, leisure, health, competition
Spheres of PA are the framework for
thinking/understanding where PA occurs
Physical activity occurs
throughout the day, for a variety of purposes, and in many types of settings
Spheres of PA are not intended to classify specific types of PA, but rather
highlight the different compartments of our life in which PA plays an important part.
How many spheres of physical activity exist?
7
Sphere of Self-Sufficiency
Physical activity is necessary to care for oneself; can be used to judge one's level of
independence.
,Self-Sufficiency examples
ADLs, IADLs, home maintenance activities
Activities of Daily Living
The basic activities a person usually accomplishes during a normal day, such as eating,
dressing, and bathing.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Activities necessary for independence in society beyond eating, grooming, transferring, and
toileting; include such skills as shopping, preparing meals, banking, and taking medications.
Home Maintenance Activities are
more complicated and demand more energy than ADLs and IADLs, such as shoveling snow
and repair work
Sphere of Self-Expression
the urge to express our inner feelings is one of the most basic human instincts
Sphere of Work
Physical activity is an integral part of our work.
Physical activity produces goods and services.
Risks in the workplace include
-Decreased PA levels and associated health risks (tech advances)
-Injuries from repetitive activities or poor workspace design
-Psychological stress
PA professionals contribute to work performance by
, improving the methods used to perform work, redesigning inefficient workspaces, equipment,
and tools, and preventing and rehabilitating work-related injuries.
Sphere of Education
physical activity is integral to all forms and levels of education, goal is to change behavior
Health enhancing value of PA is
independent of the purpose of performing it
Sphere of Leisure
-Free time: personal time not encumbered with obligations
-Leisure: state of being in which humans find deep satisfaction and contentment
In order to use our free time to achieve a state of leisure, we must
divorce ourselves psychologically from other aspects of life, which is challenging in modern
society
Participation rate in fitness sports (2019)
67.3%
Sphere of Health
strong relationship between physical activity and health
Low PA levels spark national interest related to
high health care costs, disease prevention, and treatment.
Potential detriments of PA include
overexercise and injuries; more is not always better
