NATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
Week 1
What you need to know
• What are the benefits of being physically active?
• Why do we have the National Physical Activity Guidelines?
• What are the specific guidelines for each key group?
• What is the purpose of the physical activity pyramid?
Why do we need to be Physically Active?
Benefits of Physical Activity• In groups design a poster
that identifies benefits of physical activity
• Then, design an individual card for yourself to keep (homework)
• See p.5 for information• Make sure it is colourful,
creative and includes pictures
Costs of Physical Inactivity• What do you think they are?
• Read fig 1.3, p.6
Domains of Physical Activity• Physical activity can be made up
from a range of activities– Occupational:– Household/gardening:– Active transport:– Leisure:
National Physical Activity Guidelines • Introduction
– Read the opening paragraph from Leading Edge, p.6
National Physical Activity Guidelines• The Australian Department of Health and
Ageing has produced a set of guidelines on the minimum levels of physical activity required for optimum health and body weight.
• They are not designed for high-level fitness or sports training, but are intended to provide realistic strategies for incorporating physical activity into our ______ lives.
Dimensions of NPAGF = Frequency
• How many times per ______?
I = Intensity• At what intensity is the activity undertaken?• How _____ are you working?
D = Duration• How _____ is the activity undertaken per day or per
week?
T = Type• What activity is being undertaken?
Recommendations
• NPAG has activity guidelines for a range of people:– Adults– Children and youth– Older people– Overweight and obese people
Four Main Adult Guidelines1. Put together at least ____ minutes of
moderate intensity physical activity on _____, preferably all, days
2. Think of movement as an ___________, not an inconvenience
3. Be active every day in as _____ ways as you can
4. If you can, enjoy some regular, ________ exercise for extra health and fitness
Adult NPAG• F = most (5), if not all, days of the week• I = __________• D = ___ minutes (it can be added up
across the day)• T = a ______ of activities across all
domains• Note: Incorporate vigorous intensity
exercise 3-4 times per week for 30 minutes or more– Eg:
Children (5-12) and Youth (13-18) NPAG• F = every day• I = moderate-vigorous• D = ____ minutes and up to several hours
(can be accumulated)• T = a range of activities, including weight
bearing– Eg:
• Note: Children should spend less than two hours per day using electronic media for entertainment– Eg:
Children and Youth NPAG
• Supporting guidelines– Parents, teachers, coaches and adults
should ensure activity environment is ____– Families, schools and the community have
a shared responsibility to provide many opportunities for activity
– Children who do little physical activity should start with 30 minutes and then slowly increase this over time
– Children should have the opportunity to learn fundamental motor skills
Older People NPAG (Draft)• F = most, if not all, days of the week• I = moderate• D = 30 minutes• T = a range of activities with a focus on
fitness, ________ and ________– Why?
Overweight and Obese People NPAG• F = ______ day• I = low-moderate• D = 60 minutes (can be __________)• T = a range of activities, including
aerobic type• Note: Once weight has been lost it is
recommended that 60-90 minutes of activity per day be accumulated to avoid weight regain
Activity• In a group, design a poster that clearly
outlines the NPAG for all types of people
• Then, design an individual card for yourself to keep (homework)
• See p. 8 for information• Make sure it is colourful, creative and
includes pictures
NPAG Brochures
• Read these regularly
• Know them!
Physical Activity Pyramid
Physical Activity Pyramid
• Educates people about the types of activities required to enhance fitness, health and wellbeing.
• People need to participate in all activities in all levels.
• Like the healthy eating food pyramid, the bottom of the pyramid is activities that we should participate in the most, where as the top is the least.
Physical Activity Pyramid
• Know this pyramid
• Make your own keep it on your desk