Part C. Physical activity and exercise principles affecting growth, development,

Part C. Physical activity and exercise principles affecting growth, development, pregnancy, and ageing – 18 marks For Part C, please use the Australian Physical Activity Guidelines as the primary source of your information. Ensure you reference the guidelines for question 1a), 2a) and 3a). Suggested exercises or other ideas for the practical application of the guidelines do not need a reference.
1. Middle Childhood (6-12 years) – 300-400 words Background: Charlotte is a healthy, untrained 10-year-old girl who has started playing hockey with a local club on weekends. She has not taken part in competitive sport prior to this, although she has enjoyed taking part in the exercise aspects of the school curriculum since starting primary school. a. Outline the physical activity guidelines for the general population at this life stage. (1 mark) b. Discuss how Charlotte could meet the physical activity guidelines. You may also include in your discussion exercise prescription guidelines for this age group. Ensure your answer also incorporates the information provided for Charlotte. (5 marks) 2. Pregnancy – 300-400 words Background: Emma is a healthy 25-year-old who is in the 12th week of her first pregnancy. She has been having regular check-ups and the pregnancy is progressing well, without any complications. Prior to becoming pregnant, Emma played local competition netball on the weekend (including one training session per week), walked her dog for 30 minutes most days, and went to a yoga class once 5 a week. Since becoming pregnant, Emma has not felt like exercising due to morning sickness. The nausea has now ceased, and she is hoping to return to her previously active lifestyle. c. Outline the physical activity guidelines for pregnancy. (1 mark) d. Discuss how Emma could meet the physical activity guidelines. You may also include in your discussion exercise prescription guidelines for pregnancy. Ensure your answer also incorporates the information provided for Emma. (5 marks) 3. Older Adults (65 years and older) – 300-400 words Background: Jack is a healthy, untrained and sedentary 70-year-old male without any health conditions. He has not exercised for 30 years, but his wife recently passed away after a serious fall at home, so he has decided he would like to start exercising. He has realised the importance of exercise for falls prevention and staying independent, so is keen to begin an exercise program. a. Outline the physical activity guidelines for the general population at this life stage. (1 mark) b. Discuss how Jack could meet the physical activity guidelines. You may also include in your discussion exercise prescription guidelines for this age group. Ensure your answer also incorporates the information provided for Jack. (5 marks)