7. Competitive Physical Activity
• Competitive activity is very appealing to many people
and is usually organized and can be both individual
and group.
• Examples include
• swimming
• athletics
• football
• soccer
• netball
• tennis.

8. Non – Competitive Physical Activity
• Competitive activity is not for everyone as there are
ways to be active that in a non competitive
environment.
• Examples include
• walking
• running
• swimming
• social ball sports.

9. Recreational Physical Activity
• Can be competitive or non competitive but usually
involve nature or the outdoors.
• Examples include
• Bushwalking
• Cycling
• Surfing
• Skate boarding

10. How much Physical Activity should I be doing?
• Physical Activity Recommendations for youngsters
• At least 60 minutes of physical activity every day is recommended.
• This can built up throughout the day with a variety of activities.
• Physical activity should be done at moderate to vigorous intensity.
• There are heaps of fun ways to do it:
• Moderate activities like brisk walking, bike riding with friends, skateboarding and dancing.
• Vigorous activities such as football, netball, soccer, running, swimming laps or training for sport.
• Vigorous activities are those that make you “huff and puff”.
• For additional health benefits, try to include 20 minutes or more of vigorous activity at least three to four
days a week.
• Department of health and ageing- www.health.gov.au

11. So why be active?
• Benefits
• Reduction in risk of heart disease by as much as half
• Reduced risk of stroke
• Reduced risk of having high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Prevention of obesity and weight management
• Improved quality of life and long term health
• Improved fitness and stamina
• Stronger immune system
• Increased energy
• Improved social health
• Improvement in sleep.

12. PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
PYRAMID

13. My activities Category in Physical
Activity Plan
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On the first column of the table below, write some activities that you do in a week. Using the physical
activity pyramid, identify the activities ( as everyday activities, aerobics, recreational, leisure, strength and
flexibility or activities to cut down on ) and write it on the second column. On the last column, write the
number of minutes or hours you spend in doing the activity.

14. Based on the table, how will you assess your participation in physical activities? Shade
the correct icon and explain your answer below.
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