VATI FINAL EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What factors affect Validity
Answer: Reliability
Objectivity
Lengthened Tests
Size of validity coefficient
Selected criterion measure
Characteristics of the individuals tested
◉ What is Physical Activity
Answer: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that
results in caloric expenditure and a substantial increase in energy
expenditure above resting levels.
◉ What are some (four examples) of physical activity
Answer: Occupational throat
Commuting
Household chores
Leisure Time
◉ Describe Sedentary behavior
, Answer: Any waking behavior characterized by an energy
expenditure less than or equal to 1.5 METS while in a sitting,
reclining, or lying posture.
◉ What are some examples of sedentary behavior?
Answer: Leisure time
Commuting
Occupational support
◉ How is Sedentary intensity described in terms of METS
Answer: 1.5 METS while sitting, reclining, or lying posture
◉ How is Light Intensity described in terms of METS
Answer: 1-2.9 METS
◉ Describe Moderate Intensity in terms of METS
Answer: 3-5.9 METS
◉ Describe Vigorous Intensity in terms of METS
Answer: greater than or equal to 6 METS
◉ What terms do we use to describe physical activity as a
behavior (5)?
Answer: Frequency
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What factors affect Validity
Answer: Reliability
Objectivity
Lengthened Tests
Size of validity coefficient
Selected criterion measure
Characteristics of the individuals tested
◉ What is Physical Activity
Answer: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that
results in caloric expenditure and a substantial increase in energy
expenditure above resting levels.
◉ What are some (four examples) of physical activity
Answer: Occupational throat
Commuting
Household chores
Leisure Time
◉ Describe Sedentary behavior
, Answer: Any waking behavior characterized by an energy
expenditure less than or equal to 1.5 METS while in a sitting,
reclining, or lying posture.
◉ What are some examples of sedentary behavior?
Answer: Leisure time
Commuting
Occupational support
◉ How is Sedentary intensity described in terms of METS
Answer: 1.5 METS while sitting, reclining, or lying posture
◉ How is Light Intensity described in terms of METS
Answer: 1-2.9 METS
◉ Describe Moderate Intensity in terms of METS
Answer: 3-5.9 METS
◉ Describe Vigorous Intensity in terms of METS
Answer: greater than or equal to 6 METS
◉ What terms do we use to describe physical activity as a
behavior (5)?
Answer: Frequency
