Physical Fitness

Activity Pyramid for

Young Learners
The Physical Activity Pyramid for Young Learners
is to help the learners to be active. It is originated
from the Pyramid Guide which is composed of
physical activities. Physical Activity is any type
of body movements that releases energy. It is also
divided into 4 levels, wherein each level has its
own activities to work with.
 FOUR LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PYRAMID
Level 1: Lifestyle Physical Activities
- Everyday lifestyles can contribute
significantly to good health, fitness
and wellness.
- This can be done as part of everyday
work
- They reduced risk of diseases
- It has wellness benefits
- They are performed daily
• Get at least 30 minutes a day of
level one activities
Level 2: Vigorous / Intense Activities
- It includes Active sports and aerobics
- It offers additional health and fitness
benefits
- It is performed fewer days per week 2
to 3 week

• These activities that can be

performed for a relatively long period
of time and elevates the heart rate
significantly.
Level 3: Flexibility & Muscle Fitness
- Contributes to improved performance
- Associated with reduced risk of
osteoporosis
- Contribute to reduced rate of injury

• These activities are important to promote

flexibility & muscle strength & endurance.
Level 4: Rest & Inactivity
- Some types of inactivity are
necessary (e.g. playing video
games)
- These are limited on all days per
week.

• Sometimes to relax is important to all

of us as well as 8 hours of
uninterrupted sleep.
Safety Precautions in Doing Physical Activities

-- Take time to warm up, cool down, & stretch.

-- Start slowly & build up to more intense activity.
-- Stop the activity if you feel pain.
-- Drink plenty of water.
-- When you are active outdoors, wear lightweight
clothes.
--Put sunscreen or wear sunglasses or hat for sun
protection.
-- Wear shoes that fit well and are right for your
activity.
 Skill – Related Physical Activities

Agility - it is the ability to move and change

directions quickly.
Ex. Basketball players, softball players possess good
agility.

Balance – it is the ability to keep an upright posture

while one is standing still or moving.
Ex. People with good balance will most likely
become good in activities such as gymnastics and ice
skating.
Coordination- it is the ability to use the senses
together with the body parts, or to use
two or more body parts at the same time
Ex. People with good eye-hand are good at hitting or
kicking games such as baseball, soccer, and golf.
Power – it is the ability to release maximum force
very quickly.
Ex. Throwing events like shot put, javelin throw are
good examples of activities which develop power.
Reaction Time – it is the time it takes to perform
an action once a person realizes the need to act.

Ex. People with good reaction time can make fasts

in track in field or swimming or even in karate &
fencing.

Speed – it is the ability to perform a movement or

cover a distance in a short period time.

Ex. Running or Walking

Assignment:
Visit your google classroom and answer the
following:
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What's In
What’s New