Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture : Ch. 2.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Epidemic of physical inactivity: physical inactivity and poor diet, responsible for 16% of deaths each year, according to cdc, two of the leading causes of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Industrial revolution - work force has become more sedentary so must get it in their leisure time. Increased technology= less physical activity: reduced occupational physical activity, higher risk of health problems, such as cvd. Examples of healthy people 2010 physical activity and fitness objectives: reduce the proportion of adults who engage in no leisure-time physical activity. Increase the proportion of adolescents who engage in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on five or more days per week. Increase the proportion of adolescents who engage in vigorous physical activity that promotes the development and maintenance of cardiorespiratory fitness three or more days per week for 20 minutes or more per occasion.