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Lesson 2: Global Recommendation on Physical Activity by: WHO

Lesson Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

A. understand the overall aim of WHO for global recommendations on physical

activity for health;

B. cite an appropriate recommended levels of physical activities/exercises according

to age groups;

C. create a slogan on promoting the appropriate recommended levels of physical

activities/exercises according to age groups; and

D. recognize the benefits of recommended levels of physical activity for the three
(3) age groups.

Readings

Physical inactivity is now identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global
mortality. Physical inactivity levels are rising in many countries with major implications
for the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the general health of the
population worldwide.

The focus of the Global recommendations on physical activity for health is

primary prevention of NCDs through physical activity at population level, and the
primary target audience for these recommendations are policy-makers at national level.

WHO developed the “Global Recommendation on Physical Activity for Health”

with the overall aim of providing national and regional level policy makers with the
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guidance on the dose-response relationship between the frequency,duration intensity,

type and total amount of physical activity needed for the prevention of NCDs.

The "Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health" address three age
groups:

 Recommended levels of physical activity for children aged 5 - 17 years

 Recommended levels of physical activity for adults aged 18 - 64 years

 Recommended levels of physical activity for adults aged 65 and above

These age groups were selected taking into consideration the nature and
availability of the scientific evidence relevant to the prevention of non-communicable
diseases through physical activity.

These recommendations are relevant to all healthy individual unless specific

medical conditions indicate to the contrary. These recommendations are applicable for
all irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, or income level.

For Special Learner’s

For inactive children and youth, a progressive increase in activity to eventually

achieve the target shown above is recommended. It is appropriate to start with
smaller amounts of physical activity and gradually increase duration,
frequency and intensity over time. It should also be noted that if children are
currently doing no physical activity, doing amounts below the recommended levels will
bring more benefits than doing none at all.

Physical activity has also been associated with psychological benefits in young
people by improving their control over symptoms of anxiety and depression. Similarly,
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participation in physical activity can assist in the social development of young people by
providing opportunities for self-expression, building self-confidence, social interaction
and integration. It has also been suggested that physically active young people more
readily adopt other healthy behaviours (e.g. avoidance of tobacco, alcohol and drug
use) and demonstrate higher academic performance at school.

For inactive adults or adults with disease limitations will have added
health benefits if moving from the category of “no activity” to “some levels” of activity.
Adults who currently do not meet the recommendations for physical activity should aim
to increase duration, frequency and finally intensity as a target to achieving them.

NOTE: Pregnant, postpartum women and persons with cardiac events may
need to take extra precautions and seek medical advice before striving to achieve the
recommended levels of physical activity for these age groups.

Exercise I
Name: ____________________________________ Date: ____________

Year level and Section: _______________________ Score: ___________

Instructions: Explain briefly the overall aim of WHO for global recommendations on
Physical Activity for health. Why is it important to know the benefits of
recommended levels of Physical Activity for the three (3) age groups?

Aim of WHO for global recommendations on Physical Activity for Health.

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Benefits of recommended levels of Physical Activity.

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Exercise II
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Name: ____________________________________ Date: ____________

Year level and Section: _______________________ Score: ___________

Instructions: Complete the table below. Cite at least 3 appropriate recommended

levels of physical activities or exercises according to the student’s age
group.

Age Group Recommended Exercises / Physical Activities

1.

5-17 yrs. old 2.

3.

1.

18 – 64 yrs. old 2.

3.

1.

64 and Above 2.
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3.

Exercise III

Name: ____________________________________ Date: ____________

Year level and Section: _______________________ Score: ___________

Instructions: Make a slogan on promoting recommended levels of Physical Activity or

Exercise according to the different age-group.

Criteria for Evaluating

Content -------------- 50%

Originality ----------- 30%

Calligraphy---------- 20%

Total 100%

5-17 yrs. old

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18-64 yrs. old

64 and above