Kinesiology 2000A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Waking Hours, Timesdaily, Participaction

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2000A/B
• Professor: Cheryl Madlinger

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Kinesiology week 2 reading: canadian physical activity guidelines: movement that increases heart rate and breathing. Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity guidelines describe the amount and types of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits for. Postures or activities that require very little movement. Examples include prolonged sitting, watching television, playing passive video or computer games, extended time spent on the computer and motorized transportation. Sedentary behaviour guidelines describe the recommended amount of time that canadians should reduce their involvement in sedentary pursuits in order to reduce health risks. Moderate-intensity physical activity: o(cid:374) a s(cid:272)ale relati(cid:448)e to a(cid:374) i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual(cid:859)s perso(cid:374)al (cid:272)apa(cid:272)ity, (cid:373)oderate-intensity physical activity is usually a 5 or 6 on a scale of 10. Vigorous-intensity physical activity: o(cid:374) a s(cid:272)ale relati(cid:448)e to a(cid:374) i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual(cid:859)s perso(cid:374)al (cid:272)apa(cid:272)ity, (cid:448)igorous-intensity physical activity is usually a 7 or 8 on a scale of 10.