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Unit 2: Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise in Australian Society
Quick questions on Physical activity participation and health for QCE Physical Education Unit 2
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What is adult participation?Show answer
Around 50-55% of Australian adults meet the physical activity guidelines (150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week, plus muscle-strengthening on at least 2 days).
What is children and adolescents?Show answer
Around 75% of Australian children participate in organised sport or physical activity outside school.
What is older adults?Show answer
Adults aged 65+ have lower formal sport participation but maintain physical activity through walking, swimming, lawn bowls, and gentle exercise. Masters sport (athletics, swimming, cycling) provides competitive opportunities.
What is population impact?Show answer
Physical inactivity costs the Australian health system billions per year and is estimated to be responsible for around 7-8% of total burden of disease. The dollar cost includes direct medical spending and indirect productivity loss.
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