KIN 1871 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Double Dribble, Human Factors And Ergonomics, Home Repair
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Self-sufficiency: physical activity is necessary for self-care; can be used to judge one"s level of independence: adls: activities of daily living (brushing teeth, eating) o. Iadls: instrumental activities of daily living (grocery shopping, cooking: home maintenance activities (shoveling, aging: decline in self-sufficiency, challenges for kinesiologists. Discover ways to prevent or slow the decline in function due to age or decreased overall physical activity levels. Increased physical activity is one of the most effective ways to decrease the chances of decline in self-sufficiency. Work: physical activity is an integral part of our work o. It produces goods and services: specialists focus on improved efficiency, greater productivity, and improved safety in the work setting. Biomechanists: 33% of us adults are getting the physical activity they need. About 50% of adults in the netherlands are not getting the recommended levels of physical activity (29 hour/week)
