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Children and young people aged 5 to 18 should: aim for an average of at least 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity a day across the week. take part in a variety of types and intensities of physical activity across the week to develop movement skills, muscles and bones. reduce the time spent sitting or lying down and ...
- Under 5 Years
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Published 19 September 2019
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The infographic summarises the UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines, 2019.
Spread activity throughout the day.
All activities should make you breathe faster and feel warmer.
Aim for an average of at least 60 minutes per day across the week.
Activities to develop movement sills, and muscle and bone strength across the week include:
•playing
•running and walking
- Department of Health And Social Care
Jan 28, 2009 · 1.2 Physical activity can help prevent long-term medical conditions and help manage existing conditions. 1.3 The Chief Medical Officer's recommendation is for children and young people to do a minimum of 60 minutes moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. This should include weight-bearing activities to improve bone health, muscle strength ...
Sep 19, 2019 · Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. From: Department of Health and Social Care. Published.
- Department of Health And Social Care
Physical activity for children and young people: 5 to 18 years. Physical activity for children and young people BUILDS OO CONFIDENCE & (5 -18 Years) STRENGTHENS O MUSCLES & BONES IMPROVES HEALTH & FITNESS O MAINTAINS HEALTHY WEIGHT IMPROVES SLEEP O MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD 000 O SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPS CO-ORDINATION IMPROVES CONCENTRATION & LEARNING ...
Jan 28, 2009 · Guidance. This guideline covers promoting physical activity for children and young people aged under 18 at home, preschool, school and in the community. It includes raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity, listening to what children and young people want, planning and providing spaces and facilities, and helping families build ...
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Value of physical activity. 1.1 Physical activity is important for children and young people's health and wellbeing and contributes to their physical, social, emotional and psychological development. 1.2 Physical activity can help prevent long-term medical conditions and help manage existing conditions.
