Activities for a Lifetime: Exploring the Physical Activity Pyramid

1. Lesson 1.5 Activities for a Lifetime - Choices From the Pyramid Lesson Objectives: Describe various types of lifestyle physical Activities found on the Physical Activity Pyramid. Describe the FITT formula for lifestyle physical activities. Chapter 1.5: Lifestyle Physical Activity and Positive Attitudes

2. Activities for a Lifetime THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PYRAMID The six parts of the Physical Activity pyramid are?

3. Activities for a Lifetime THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PYRAMID What are examples of lifestyle physical activities that can be done at home Or work?

4. Answer Houseworkvacuuming, cleaning Yard workraking the leaves, mowing the lawn, or shoveling snow Walking and climbing the stairs (rather than taking an elevator). Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

5. Activities for a Lifetime THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PYRAMID Can some sporting events be classified as lifetime physical activities?

6. Answer Yes sports like golf, tennis, and racquetball can be termed lifestyle activities. The sports can be started when young. They can be continued for life. Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

7. Question Where are lifestyle physical activities placed on the Physical Activity Pyramid? Why? Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

8. Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid Answer Lifestyle activities are placed at the base of the Pyramid because they are important for health, and anybody can do them on a daily basis.

9. Question How much lifestyle physical activity is recommended? Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

10. Answer All teens should do 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week. Doing more than 30 minutes of moderate activity each day is even better. It is best to get your 30 minutes in bouts or activity sessions lasting at least 10 minutes in length. Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

11. Question How many calories should you expend each day and each week? Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

12. Answer At a minimum (threshold), you should expend at least 200 calories a day in physical activity. This would amount to 1,000 to 1,400 calories each week based on 5 to 7 active days a week. Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

13. Question What are pedometers? What lifestyle physical activity are they connected with? Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

14. Answer Pedometers count the number of steps people take. They are used to monitor how much walking a person does over the course of a day. They can count running also but are more accurate for walking. Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

15. Question How could you use pedometers as a motivational tool to increase your physical activity levels? Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid

16. Answer You can first see how many steps you take on a normal day. A personal goal of steps to achieve can be written down. Observing the step counts during the day (and walking more if you are not on target) can help you achieve your walking goal. Activities for a Lifetime Choices From the Pyramid