jumping rope

playing ball
playing video game
Biking
Badminton
watching television
flying kite

Which activities do you do every day?

How do you feel after the
activity? Did you feel tired? What
parts of your body did you use for
moving?
Physical Activities
are movements of the body that
use energy. They may also be
walking, and washing clothes.
They may be activities like
running, jogging dancing and
swimming)
Look at the drawing below. Study the
activities in each step
Physical Activity Pyramid
 
-is a visual representation demonstrating how to increase
physical activity until it becomes a part of daily routine. It
is a visual representation with daily recommended activity
at the base and proceeding to less beneficial activity at
the peak.
 
Based on the picture presented there are 4 types of
activity in Physical Activity Pyramid.
 
• Moderate activities are found in step 1. It has
activities like brisk walking. This is also includes
active play. They are at the base of the pyramid
.They are the most commonly done activities .They
can be done more often. They are activities that
increase the heart rate. Jogging and biking for a
short time are some examples that belong to this
step.
 
 Step 2 is made up of vigorous activities. They are
activities that make the heart beat fast. Fasting
jogging, fast biking, and swimming are some
examples that belong to this step. Vigorous sports
and recreation such as volleyball and basketball also
belong to this step.

Step 3 is made up of exercises for muscle fitness.

Climbing on a building, push –ups, curl –ups, and
dancing belong to this step.
 
Step 4 is the top of the pyramid. The minimal activity.
It includes activities that you should do once in a
while Watching T.V., playing video games, and
working at the computer for a long periods of time.
 
What activity do you usually done every day?
Once a week? Twice A week? Minimal activity?
Is it good for our health?
What is a Physical Activity
Pyramid?

 
What are the four different types
of activity?
What are the aims of the Physical
Activity in the Pyramid?
• Cut down watching TV and playing
computers for more than 30 mins.
• Do playtime and strength /flexibility
activities 2-3 days a week
• Exercise 4 or 5 times a week
• Do healthful daily activities

Why is it important to follow the

Physical Activity Pyramid?
Based on the Physical Activity Pyramid,
Identify whether the movement is in light,
moderate activity, vigorous activity, and the
minimal activity and explain why, give a short
description/reason for that specific group of
movements.
 
Skate boarding
Rope climbing
 Help around the house or yard
Sitting for than 1 hour
Martial arts
Playing volleyball
Play outside
Take the stairs instead of elevator
Skate boarding
 
Assignment:

Give 10 or more examples of

movements / activities and identify
whether light activity, moderate,
vigorous and minimal activity.