Chapter 1 introduction 95 302 LECTURE OUTLINE The

Chapter 1 introduction 95 -302 LECTURE OUTLINE

The journey of a thousand miles starts in front of your feet Lao-Tzu A The Tomato Effect A Why does it occur?

A Tomato’s Tale A Point #1 A Point #2 A Point #3

Physical Activity: A tomato effect? A First, is it an efficacious therapy? A The skeletal system? A The muscle system?

Is physical activity an efficacious therapy? (continued) A The cardiovascular system? A The respiratory system? A The metabolic system?

Physical Activity: A tomato effect? A Second, does society in general tend to avoid physical activity ?

PA in Canada (CFLRI stats) • P in. A has ______ over the years • More inactivity as we move further _____ – Why? • Differences in Women vs Men – Why?

More on Activity Level of Canadians • ___ Canadians sedentary • From 1981 -1995 activity has increased ____ per year • Sex differences:

Children and PA

Popular Activities Among Adults % of Canadians • • • _____________ _______

Seasonal Trends

Physical Activity: A tomato effect? A Third, are people aware of the benefits of physical activity ?

Third, are people aware of the benefits of physical activity ? (continued) A Inactive people agreed _____ that physical activity can be used to… A 1. A 2. A 3. A They ____on all other aspects… A Yet

Physical Activity: A tomato effect? A Yes or NO? ? ? A How can the effect be reduced or eliminated?

Psychology of Physical Activity & Fitness A Devoted to gaining an understanding of A (a) A (b)

Historical Developments A Why has the science of physical activity psychology been slow to develop? A 1. A 2. A 3.

Definition of Terms Bouchard & Shephard, 1994 Physical Activity: Exercise: Physical Fitness:

Related Terms • Health • Active living

Related Terms • Health vs. Physical Activity vs. Rehabilitative Psychology • 1. • 2 • 3 • 4

Guidelines for PA • Based on Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living… • 1. • 2.