2. What are they?
• Developed by the Australian Department of
Health and Ageing.
• Realistic strategies for in cooperating physical
activity into our daily lives.
• Minimum levels of physical activity required
for optimum health and bodyweight.
3. Dimensions of NPAG’s
F: Frequency- how many times per week?
I: Intensity- how hard the person is working or at
what intensity?
T: Time- How long the activity is undertaken each
session?
T: Type- What type of activities are undertaken?
(sport specific or domain-specific)
4. Adult- Guidelines......
1) At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity
physical activity on most, preferably all days of
the week......
2) Think of movement as an opportunity- not an
inconvenience......
3) Be active everyday in as many ways as
possible......
4) Enjoy some vigorous exercise for extra health and
fitness benefits.
5. Adult- FITT
F: most days (most= 5)
I: moderate
T: at least 30 minutes (accumulated across the day)
T: range of activities
Additional;
• vigorous physical activity 3-4 days for
30 minutes- extra health & fitness benefits
• Include strength, balance and load –bearing
activities.
6. Older Adult (over 65 years)- Guidelines
1) Should do some form of activity despite their
age, health problems or abilities.
2) Should be active everyday in as many ways
possible.
3) Fitness, strength, balance & flexibility.
4) At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity
5) Start activity at a manageable level to gradually
build from.
6) Vigorous activity can still be included.
7. Children -Guidelines
(5-12 years)
F: everyday
I: moderate-vigorous
T: 60 minutes-several hours per day
T: range of activities- ( weight bearing/ impact-type
activities)- sporadic nature of movement.
Additional recommendations;
• No more than 2 hours per day using electronic
media.
8. Youth/ Adolescence (12-18 years)Guidelines
F: everyday
I: moderate-vigorous
T: At least 60 minutes per day.
T: range of activities.
Additional recommendations;
• No more than 2 hours per day using electronic
media.
9. Overweight & Obese Adult
Recommendations
F: everyday
I: low-moderate
T: at least 60 minutes (accumulated across the
day)
T: aerobic -type activities
10. What are the barriers to physical
activity?
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Youth/Adolescents
Adults
Older Adults
Overweight/ Obese
