THE PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY PYRAMID

PHYSICAL
FITNESS
Mr. Dennis Guavis
Physical Education and Health
Teacher
THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PYRAMID

Physical Activity is any type of body movements that releases

energy.

The Physical Activity Pyramid provides different types and

amounts of healthy exercise.
THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PYRAMID

The Pyramid presents four

levels of physical activity
The Physical Activity Pyramid

Level 4: Rest and inactivity

Level 3: Flexibility exercises and

Strength/muscular development
exercises
Level 2: Active aerobics and Sports and
recreational activities

Level 1: Lifestyle activities

 Level 1: Lifestyle Activities

Lifestyle activities include activities that people do daily

PLAYING OUTSI DE TAKING CARE OF PICKING UP YOUR

YOUR PET TOYS

CLIMBING STAI RS DOING HOUSHOLD WALKING

CHORES
 Level 2: Active Aerobics

Active Aerobics include activities such as:

JOGGING BIKING SWIMMING

HIKING WALKING
 Level 2: Sports and recreational activities

Active Aerobics include activities such as:

BASKETBALL FOOTBALL BADMINTON

KICKBALL RELAY RACES

 Level 3: Flexibility exercises

Flexibility exercises include activities that help increase

coordination, improve balance, and reduce risk of injury.

JUMPING ROPE PUSH-UPS DANCING

STRETCH TAG
 Level 4: Rest & Inactivity

This level includes sedentary activities such as:

WATCHING TV PLAYING VIDEO

GAMES

SURFING THE NET READING

 Why is involving in physical activities

important to your health?

DECREASE RI SKS
OF DISEASES
REDUCE YOUR
HELP BUILD SUCH AS OBESI TY
BODY FAT.
YOUR STRENGTH AND HEART
AND MUSCLES. ATTACKS.

MAKE YOU FEEL STAY FIT AND

GOOD ABOUT HAVE A GOOD
REDUCE STRESS.
YOURSELF. SHAPE.