LESSON 1

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
INTRODUCTION

In this lesson, you will be able to understand and perform Physical Activity as a
part of a healthy lifestyle.

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles

that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity includes exercise as well as
other activities which involve bodily movement and are done as part of playing,
working, active transportation, house chores and recreational activities.

This lesson is designed for you and supplement you a full blast of appreciation of
the benefits of Physical Activity in your lifestyle. It will provide you a particular
discussion for further understanding of the lesson. Is also hopes that you will learn
to appreciate Physical Activity.

GOAL
The student should be able to adopt physical activities in their daily lifestyle.

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Define physical activity;
2. Discuss the importance of physical activity as a part of healthy lifestyle;

3. Perform physical activities such as checking measuring weight and height for
body mass index; and
4. Show appreciation on the importance of Physical Activity.

ASSESSMENT
Activity No. 1
REFLECT ON YOUR LIFESTYLE

Create a Reflection Journal on your understanding on Physical Activity.

Use the guide questions in creating your reflection.

1. What is Physical Activity?

2. What are physical activities I accomplished from day-to-day basis?
3. How important physical activities in my lifestyle?
4. What I can do to improve my lifestyle?

Activity No. 2
WEEKLY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOG

Use this activity log to track your physical activity minutes weekly. Have an adult
sign their initials next to each day that you complete 60 minutes.
 Day Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Total
Sample Day Active Walk with Dance 60 minutes
Outside 30 Family 15 Challenge 15
Mins Mins minutes
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7

__________________________________
Guardian’s Signature over Printed Name

QUIZ

Instruction: Encircle the letter of the best answer. Turn-in your quiz on Google
Classroom.

1. When you exercise, your body produces this chemical, which can make you
feel happier and more peaceful:
a. relaxase b. smilene c. endorphins

2. True or False: People who exercise burn more calories and look more toned
than those who don’t.

3. How much exercise do experts recommend for teens?

a. 6 minutes each day
b. 6 minutes each hour
c. 60 minutes each week
d. 60 minutes each day

4. Name one activity that can help keep you flexible:

5. True or false: Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person’s risk

of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

6. Draw lines to match the type of exercise with an example:

Strength training Yoga
Flexibility training Swimming
Aerobic exercise Pushups
7. Underline the wrong answer.
Warming up before playing sports or being physically active:
a. increases your heart and respiratory rate
b. is a bad idea in hot weather
b. boosts the amount of nutrients and oxygen delivered to your muscles
c. prepares the body for a demanding workout

8. True or false: You have to lift weights to build strong muscles.

9. The three components to a well-balanced exercise routine are:

a. Running, swimming, jumping
b. Pushups, pull-ups, sit-ups
c. Aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility training
d. Warming up, exercising, cooling down

10. Underline the activities that count as exercise:

a. Playing soccer
b. Walking a dog
c. Texting a friend
d. Dancing
e. Riding a bike
f. Playing video football
g. Raking leaves
h. Yoga
i. Chewing gum
j. Gardening
k. Shooting hoops
l. Clicking a remote control

ASSIGNMENT
Essay

What are your insights on the statement, “Physical activity as part of healthy
lifestyle”. Turn-in your assignment on our Google Classroom.

Prepared by:
MARVIN S. SISON DANIEL TAVARA JOEMEL SEVIDAL