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Physical Activity Guidelines and Prevalence in Australia

Learn about the Australian National Physical Activity Guidelines and the current levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior in Australia. Develop skills in describing the guidelines and analyzing data on physical activity.

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Physical Activity Guidelines and Prevalence in Australia

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  1. UNIT 2 – Physical activity guidelines and prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviour

  2. Key knowledge • 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

  3. Key skills • 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

  4. OVERVIEW

  5. National Physical Activity Guidelines • 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

  6. Adults • 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

  7. Young children • 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

  8. Young children • 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

  9. Children and youth • 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

  10. Older people • 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

  11. Overweight or obese people • 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

  12. Thinking it through • 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

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