Goran is a university student. He doesn't live very far from campus and owns a bicycle, but chooses to drive to university everyday. Goran has a gym membership but only occasionally goes when his friends are there. In his leisure time, he likes to sit and read books and listen to audio books. What would be some practical strategies for Goran to increase his physical activity levels?Group of answer choicesGoran needs to be more active during his leisure time - he could go for a walk at a nearby park while listening to his audiobookGoran can utilise his existing gym membership more - he can make a group chat with his gym buddies so they can go together more frequentlyAll of the above are practical strategies for GoranGoran needs to be more active in his travel - he could cycle to university. PreviousNext

Maddie is a university student but only has a few hours of face to face classes a week. She cycles to university as she lives close by. Maddie doesn’t go to the gym as she can’t afford it. She is part of the campus video and computer game club, meaning she spends a lot of time gaming.What would be some low cost practical strategies for Maddie to increase her physical activity levels over the long term?Group of answer choicesMaddie is active in her travel mode, but should switch to jogging to university rather than cyclingMaddie needs to be more active in her leisure time – she could use the free outdoor gyms available in many Sydney parksMaddie needs to be more active in her travel mode as well as in her leisure timeMaddie is too sedentary during her leisure time – she should learn how to budget better to save money for going to the gym

Mr Smith is a 75 year old man who is leaving hospital after heart surgery. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate strategy for increasing his physical activity levels?Group of answer choicesImproving city infrastructure to reduce his dependence on cars for transportProviding his local doctor with educational resources from the 'Exercise is Medicine' websitePhysical activity advice and support from his local doctorAn exercise program supervised by a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist

Jane is a full time university student. During the day she sits in front of the computer for her online classes. Between classes she will go downstairs to the kitchen for a glass of water or a snack. After class, she goes out with her friend for a brisk half hour walk five times a week. She also enjoys dancing in her spare time. Jane will drive half an hour to her part time job and to the shops because there’s no public transport in the area and she lives in an area with lots of hills.  How would you evaluate her physical activity?Group of answer choicesJane is insufficiently active because of her travel mode – she could investigate cycling as an option of getting to her job or to the nearest public transport hubJane is too sedentary throughout the day – she should do some yoga or stretches between lecturesJane is sufficiently active in her leisure time as long as she maintains her walks with her friendJane isn’t active enough in her leisure time – she should start going to the gym

Individuals who are serious about increasing their level of physical fitness can help themselves reach their goal by which of the following actions?Eat lessGet more sleepWalk everywhereSchedule time to exercise

Propose improvements to facilities in your school or community that would increase teenagers’ physical activity habits.