Themes And Definitions Of Physical Activity

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CHAPTER 12: DIMENSIONS AND DOMAINS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Physical activity: Movement of large muscle groups that results in energy expenditure. Includes active play, sport, exercise organised and non-organised activities, walking and cycling. Physical Inactivity: People undertaking insufficient amounts of physical activity to achieve measurable health outcomes. Sedentary Behaviour: Staying in the same place for much of the time and expending low amounts of energy. Includes watching television, reading, using a computer. Unstructured vs Structured Incidental physical activity: * Household chores/gardening * Active transport * Occupational activity * Play Planned physical activity: * Exercise * Recreation and leisure
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