Questions and Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 |
Louisiana State University
Two types of Physical Activity
- Structured
- Unstructured Structured
planned with specific purpose for why you are doing that activity;
EXERCISE (going to the gym for a specific workout) Unstructured
not planned and a result of daily living; going to work, home life, etc
Four modes of PA
1. occupational
2. domestic
3. transportation
4. leisure time
Occupational PA
PA associated with a job
Domestic PA
,PA associate with and around the house; going to the grocery store,
gardening, cleaning, etc.
Leisure Time PA
PA that we do for enjoyment; sports, exercising, working out at home
Three Types of Intensity of PA
1. light
2. moderate
3. vigorous
__________________ model describes (5) stages of change for
exercise and physical activity. acquisition; behavior
The transtheoretical model was developed as the framework to
describe the phases involved in _____________ and maintenance of
a _______________.
precontemplation
The first stage in the Transtheoretical Model is
____________________ and this is when there is no recognition of
need for change or interest in change contemplation
The second stage in the transtheoretical model is _______________
which involves thinking about changing, having intention.
preparation
The third stage in the transtheoretical model is __________________
which is when one is planning or preparing for change/action.
,action
The fourth stage in the transtheoretical model is
_______________ which involves actual behavior change by
adopting new habits maintenance
The fifth stage in the transtheoretical model is
________________ which deals with sustained behavior
change. It is an ongoing practice of new, healthier behavior no
Can you skip phases/stages in the transtheoretical model?
yes
Can you go through each phase/stage in the transtheoretical model
very rapidly?
Light PA Guidelines for 1.) preschool, 2.) school-age, 3.) adults, and
4.) older adults
1. 300 min/day @ any intensity of aerobic + bone
2. 60 min/day @ moderate-vigorous of aerobic + bone + muscle
3. 150 minutes/week @ moderate or 75 min/week of vigorous aerobic +
2-days of muscle training 4. 150 min/week @ moderate or 75
min/vigorous of aerobic, muscle, and balance and coordination
training
, Moderate PA Guidelines for 1.) preschool, 2.) school-age, 3.) adults,
and 4.) older adults
1.)
2.)
3.) 300 or more minutes each week
4.) 300 or more minutes each week and balance/coordination training due
to higher fall risk
Transportation PA
PA to get from point A to point B; leave house to walk to bus stop to go
school
Vigorous PA Guidelines for 1.) preschool, 2.) school-age, 3.) adults,
and 4.) older adults
1.)
2.)
3.) 300 or more minutes each week
4.) 300 or more minutes each week and balance/coordiantion training due
to higher fall risk
Four Dimensions of PA
1. Mode/type
2. Frequency
3. Duration
4. Intensity (LMV)