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55 Examples of Physical Activity

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Physical activity is any activity that requires enough movement to burn energy. This has several levels that are often described as light, moderate and vigorous that correspond to intensity of movement. For example, housework can be viewed as a light physical activity. Bicycling at a relaxed pace is an example of moderate physical activity while running at a good pace relative to distance is vigorous physical activity. Physical activity produces physical fitness and is believed to have numerous health benefits. It is also commonly viewed as an element of self-fulfillment that produces a sense of well-being and accomplishment. The following are common examples of physical activity.
Aerobics
Badminton
Bodyboarding
Bowling
Canoeing
Capture the Flag
Carpentry
Climbing Stairs
Cross-country Skiing
Cutting Grass
Cycling
Dancing
Diving
Dodgeball
Frisbee
Gardening
Gymnastics
Hide and Seek
Hiking
Kayaking
Keep Away
Martial Arts
Mountaineering
Push-ups
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Roller Skating
Rowing
Running
Sailing
Shoveling Snow
Sit-ups
Skateboarding
Skating
Skiing
Skipping Rope
Snowboarding
Squats
Stretching
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tag
Team Sports
Tennis
Track & Field
Trampolining
Unicycling
Video Games (e.g. Exercise Games)
Walking
Weightlifting
Windsurfing
Wood Chopping
Wrestling
Yoga

Exercise

Structured activities specifically intended to achieve different types of physical fitness such as aerobic endurance and strength.

Sports

Physical activities that are competitive with a great depth of performance that may include physical fitness, talent, balance, strategy and mental agility.

Recreation

The term recreation implies activities that are pursued for self-fulfillment or joy. The following types of recreation involve physical activity.

Games

Games that involve physical activity including children's games and games that are popular with adults such as lawn bowling.

Nature & Outdoor

Outdoor activities and pastimes that involve moderate movement to intensive exercise.

Occupational & Lifestyle

Physical activity related to your daily life and work. These can have a significant impact on your overall level of physical activeness as they are often routine, habitual or regularly scheduled activities.

Discussion

Free play amongst children also tends to produce physical activity. For example, children will often run around when given an outdoor recess.
A large number of video games have physical game play such that they represent light to vigorous physical activity. This includes traditional video games played in the home and mixed reality games that involve walking around outside.
Overview: Physical Activity
Type
Definition
Activity that requires enough movement to burn energy.
Levels
Light
Moderate
Vigorous
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