The inaugural Active Healthy kid’s report card 80 per cent of children between the ages of five and 17 are not getting daily exercise.
Australia's physically activity guidelines say that toddlers and preschooler should be active for at least three hours a day. The level of activity can range from simply standing up and moving around to active play – such as, hide and seek, or playing chasing – and other vigorous activities, including running or jumping. Older children, aged five and older, can do a combination of moderate and vigorous activity for at least 60 minutes a day, as well as doing activities that strengthen muscles and bones at least three times a week, however it is not really needed when under the age of thirteen. For children at this age they should do physical activities that are not so intense but more casual and leisure (aerobic activity), such as; bike riding, jogging, walking, skipping, swimming, and playing soccer or football are all aerobic activities many kids enjoy. Regular aerobic activity can also help improve children's behavior, mental health, academic performance and thinking ability Bone strengthening activities - Simple backyard activities such as skipping, star jumps, hop-scotch, riding bikes, dancing, swimming, gymnastics, jump rope, hopping and martial arts and running contribute to your child being able to maintain strong and healthy bones. |
Physical Activity Across A Lifespan. | Late childhood. 7-12 years old. |