Physical Activity Pyramid

These are physical activities that are part of our daily routine.

• day-to-day physical activity

• aerobic

• recreation

• strength and flexibility exercise

These are physical activities whose objectives include enjoyment and participation.

• day-to-day physical activity

• aerobic

• recreation

• strength and flexibility exercise

These are activities that maximizes the heart’s efficiency in supplying oxygenated blood throughout the body.

• day-to-day physical activity

• aerobic

• recreation

• strength and flexibility exercise

Yoga is a good example of this type of physical activity.

• day-to-day physical activity

• aerobic

• recreation

• strength and flexibility exercise

Which does not belong to the group?

• running

• walking

• stair climbing

• washing the dishes

Which does not belong to the group?

• washing dishes

• walking

• sweeping floor

• playing basketball

The following statements are true about physical activity:

• Children age 5-17 should engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day.

• Adults age 18-64 should have at least 150 minutes of moderate level of aerobic physical activity per week.

• Non-communicable diseases are consequences of physical inactivity.

• Strength exercises should be done every day.

The following statements are true except for:

• Unstructured physical activities are often repetitive.

• The recommended duration of physical activity engagement can occur any time of the day as long as the individual can accomplish the total target minutes of physical activity.

• The physical activity to be done should be varied and appropriate to the individual’s capacity and interest to avoid injuries and boredom.

• The rate of perceived exertion is used to determine the intensity of physical activity.

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

• tennis

• bowling

• badminton

• skating

Which of the following activities should be done minimally?

• Be a couch potato

• sit and do needle work

• tai-chi

• aero-kickboxing