WHO INFORMATION SERIES ON SCHOOL HEALTH ... - PAHO/WHO
WHO INFORMATION SERIES ON SCHOOL HEALTH ... - PAHO/WHO
WHO INFORMATION SERIES ON SCHOOL HEALTH ... - PAHO/WHO
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Annex 1: Physical activity pyramid:<br />
Promoting Physical Activity in Schools<br />
Inactivity<br />
Stretching<br />
Touching toes, reach for the sky, ballet, yoga<br />
3 – 6 TIMES A WEEK<br />
Muscle building<br />
Rope climbing, push-ups, pull-ups<br />
2 – 3 TIMES A WEEK<br />
Active and aerobic play<br />
Swimming, biking, skating and running<br />
Sports and recreation<br />
Hiking, football, basketball<br />
AT LEAST 3 – 6 TIMES A WEEK<br />
Lifestyle and every day activities<br />
Walk to school, play in the yard, take the stairs, pick up toys, take a walk<br />
MOST OR ALL DAYS<br />
Source: e.g. http://www.classbrain.com/artread/publish/article_31.shtml;<br />
http://www.schoolmenu.com/activity_pyramid.htm<br />
TV watching,<br />
video and computer games,<br />
sitting for a long time<br />
AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE<br />
<strong>WHO</strong> Information Series on School Health
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