KIN 3502 Lecture 2: Measuring Physical Activity
19 Jun 2016
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Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that results in caloric expenditure (caspersen, 1989) Physical activity also involves a behavioral component (moving on purpose) (freedson and miller) Exercise is planned, involves structure, and has the objective of improving fitness. All exercise is pa, but all pa is not exercise. When we think of measuring physical activity, we have to be conscious of what we are measuring and how we are measuring it. Some people work more during their day job and are not considered. This can be calculated per person, but it can become very costly. Sitting doing something, standing, slow walking, croquet, darts. Walking up to 4mph, heavy house or yard work. Doing moderate activity and light activity is much better than being sedentary. Physical activity and health: adults and older adults strong. Pa and health: adults and older adults moderate-strong evidence. Pa and health: adults & older adults moderate evidence.
