Transcript 4. Physical activity guidelines

UNIT 2 – Physical activity
guidelines and prevalence of
physical activity and sedentary
behaviour
Key knowledge
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The dimensions of the Australian
National Physical Activity Guidelines for
all stages of the lifespan
Current levels of physical activity and
sedentary behaviour in Australia
Key skills
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Describe the National Physical Activity
Guidelines across the lifespan and
assess the adherence to these
guidelines
Collect, analyse and interpret data
relating to the current levels of physical
activity and sedentary behaviour in
Australia
OVERVIEW
National Physical Activity
Guidelines
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Within developed countries an important role of
governments is to set national physical activity
guidelines
By the 90’s it was recognised that only a small
proportion of the population were meeting
fitness based guidelines
A report in 1996 recommended that significant
health gains could be obtained from engaging in
moderate – intensity physical activity on most
days of the week
Adults
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The National Physical Activity Guidelines are a
minimum recommendation for good health
(compared to the demands of an athlete)
The guidelines encourage all forms of
movement including moderate – intensity
activity
The guidelines also include the benefit of
vigorous – intensity physical activity
These guidelines should be combined with a
healthy eating plan
Young children
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Children under 5 tend to be spontaneous in
their forms of physical activity
Research shows that active play assists
children to develop muscles, bones and the
heart, fundamental motor skills and
communication and social skills
Exploration through play should allow children
to build things, climb, run, dance, jump, hop and
use their imagination
Young children
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Young children should have opportunities to
accumulate physical activity through:
Unstructured ‘free’ play – sand pit, dress ups
Structured play – creative movement classes
Active transport – scooter, bicycle
Everyday physical tasks – helping with
gardening, meals or picking up toys
Children and youth
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Children – 5-12 years old (primary aged)
Youth – 12-18 years old (secondary aged)
Children and youth should participate in a range
of different types of physical activity
This should include weightbearing impact-type
activities (skipping, jogging, hopping, jumping,
etc) which are important for bone health
This guideline targets free time as times of
sedentary behaviour are unavoidable due to the
constraints of homework at a youth age
Older people
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All older people are encouraged to do some
form of physical activity regardless of health or
fitness levels
Forms of fitness should incorporate strength,
balance and flexibility
30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical
activity on most, and preferably all days is
recommended
This will assist in preventing issues associated
with aging
Overweight or obese people
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It is recommended that overweight or obese
people engage in 60 minutes of physical activity
per day
Once the weight has been lost this should
increase to 60-90 minutes of activity per day to
avoid weight gain
Thinking it through
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What are the physical activity recommendations
for healthy weight adults?
Describe the recommendations for adults that
encourages vigorous physical activity
Identify five important types of physical activity
for 0-5 year olds. Select one of these and
provide some specific examples
Outline the recommendations relating to screen
time for a 2-3 year old