Key Notes

Topic 1 - Dimensions of Health

There are 5 Dimensions of Health;

Physical Health: The functioning of the body and it's systems, performing regular physical activity, a balanced food intake, good sleep and rest and absences of illness, disease and injury.

Mental Health: Wellbeing of the mind and brain, ability to think and process information, form opinions and use logic to make decisions, positive self esteem, optimism and low levels of stress and anxiety.

Social Health: Ability to form meaningful relationships, manage and adapt to different social situations, strong communication skills and support from family and friends.

Emotional Health: Ability to express feelings in a positive way, positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions, resilience and

Spiritual Health: Ideas, beliefs, values and ethics. It can be organised religion and higher power, or other practices of morals, values, sense of purpose in life and belonging.

The 5 dimensions of health can be interrelated and are usually interrelated in most situations.

Topic 2 - Enablers and Barriers to Physical Activity

Enablers: An enabler is a factor that supports and facilitates access to participation in physical activity. It is something that allows opportunity.

Examples: Time, Money, Location, Weather, access to facilities, Equipment, Motivation, Support, Interests.

Barriers: A barrier is a factor that prevents access to or increases the difficulty of participation in physical activity.

Examples: Time, Money, Location, Weather, access to facilities, Equipment, Motivation, Support, Interests.

Topic 3 - Community Programs

Community programs always have an aim (their purpose for existing) and a target audience. Both of these are crucial to the programs ability to be successful.

Key thinking prompts for evaluating community programs:

• Is the program effective in achieving it's aim?

• Who is the target audience and how do they reach this audience?

• Does it cater for individuals of different ages and abilities?

Topic 4 - National Physical Activity Guidelines

Children (5-12) and Adolescence (13-17)

Frequency: Everyday (7 days).

Intensity: Moderate-Vigorous.

Duration: 60 minutes minimum.

Type: Aerobic & weight based training (3 times a week).

Sedentary Behaviour: No more than 2 hours a week using electronic devices.

Adults (18-64)

Frequency: Most, if not all days (5 days minimum).

Intensity: Moderate

Duration: 75-100 minutes of vigorous activity a week OR 150-300 minutes of moderate activity per week.

Type: Sports & leisure activities. Muscle strengthening activities on at like 2 days.

Sedentary Behaviour: Minimise time spent in prolonged sitting.

Older Adults (65 and older)

Frequency: Most, if not all days (5 days minimum).

Intensity: Moderate

Duration: 30 minutes minimum (accumulated across the day).

Type: Activities that include fitness, strength, balance and flexibility.