Physical Activities

Importance of Physical Activity

  • Children under 5 should not be inactive for long periods, except when they’re asleep.
  • Watching TV, travelling by car, bus or train, or being strapped into a place for long periods is not good for a child’s health and development.
  • There’s growing evidence that such behavior can increase their risk of poor health.
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General Tips

  • At least 60mins of Physical activity is recommended for Children.
  • Examples of energetic activities suitable for most children who can walk on their own include:
  • active play (such as hide and seek)
  • running around
  • jumping on a trampoline
  • dancing
  • aerobics
  • climbing
  • skipping rope
  • gymnastics
  • Reduce non-active time (TV, mobile, computer/laptop) and solitary play (playing alone).
  • Encourage safe walking or Bicycling.
  • Make Physical Activity part of the family’s routine.
  • Ensure that activity is age appropriate and provide protective equipment such as helmets, wrist pads, knee pads.