Kinesiology 4474A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Framingham Heart Study, Sports Medicine, Accelerometer
13 Apr 2018
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The major player for the benefits of exercise is the american college of sports medicine (acsm). Much larger organization that encompasses all sports medicine professionals. They are world leaders in evidence-based pa guidelines since mid-late 1990s ex) canadian physical activity guidelines jan. 2011. Csep has released 3 review papers outlining guidelines for 3 different groups: children, adults, elderly. These apply irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Major changes from earlier guidelines: lifespan coverage is more complete from school aged children to seniors, more detail on exercise dosage (time & intensity) Specifically, a weekly recommendation for adults rather than a daily dose. This is because evidence indicated accumulated weekly totals are the most important. Childhood guidelines (5-11 years: accumulate minimum 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity pa daily, vigorous intensity activities 3 days/week, activities that strength muscle and bone at least 3 days/week. Emphasizes that exercise is better than no exercise.
