CH 2

How has technology in the work force affected physical activity levels?

amount of physical activity requied on the job is likely to decrease, placing workers at risk for diseases brought on by physical inactivity

3 examples of gestures

emblems-signals-messages , illustrators,-pound a fist regulators; waving-shaking hands

What do the 7 spheres of physical activity represent? Why is it important to understand each of them? Can you list them (good idea to memorize them)

improved efficiency, greater productivity, and improved safety in work settings( Ie. ergonomists and human factors engineers)

What is Healthy People 2020?

22% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older.

List the different types of competition.

5 types of Competition One vs. Self .One vs. Another .One vs. Many .One vs. Standards .One vs. Nature side by side, face to face non contact, face to face contact, and impersonal

What are ADLs and IADLs? Can you identify examples?

Activities of Daily Living-Activities oriented toward taking care of one's own body. Also are referred to as Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADLs) and personal activities of daily living (PADLs). These activities are "fundamental to living in a social world; they enable basic survival and well-being" -bathing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living -Activities to support daily living within the home and community that often require more complex interactions than those used in ADLs shopping, transporting, light housework, preparing meals, taking medications, shopping for groceries or clothes, and using the telephone

What are human factors engineers?

Specialists focus on improved efficiency, greater productivity, and improved safety in the work setting

What are ergonomists?

Specialists who apply their knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, and psychology in order to improve movements, working environments, and training programs in the workplace are called ergonomists

What are the physical activity patterns of most US adults?

They are much less physically active than is required to maintain good health.

What are regulators? Illustrators? Emblems? Can you identify them if examples are given on the exam?

regulators- guide the flow of conversation Ie. Hand gestures, head movements and body movements illustrators- complement words; can indicate the emotion or tone of verbal messages ie. pointing or pounding fist in palm emblem- they convey information that can e directly translated

Understand each of the 7 spheres of physical activity experience.

self sufficiency, self expression, work, education, leisure, health, competition