Did you know?
Encouraging kids and teens to be active from a young age sets good habits early on and helps them develop the skills they need to stay active throughout their lives.
Regular physical activity helps kids and teens:
Source: https://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/kids-teens/get-active-each-day
- In NSW, only about a quarter of children aged between 5 and 15 years do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.
- Boys in Years 6, 8 and 10 are more active than girls, however physical activity declines with age.
Encouraging kids and teens to be active from a young age sets good habits early on and helps them develop the skills they need to stay active throughout their lives.
Regular physical activity helps kids and teens:
- with healthy growth and development
- build strong bones and muscles
- improve balance and develop skills
- maintain and develop flexibility
- achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- improve cardiovascular fitness
- reduce stress and feel more relaxed
- improve posture
- boost confidence and self-esteem
- have fun with their friends and make new ones
Source: https://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/kids-teens/get-active-each-day