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Physical Activity for Young People
Like adults, kids need exercise. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. Regular exercise helps children
As kids spend more time watching TV, they spend less time running and playing. Parents should limit TV, video game and computer time. Parents can set a good example by being active themselves. Exercising together can be fun for everyone. Competitive sports can help kids stay fit. Walking or biking to school, dancing, bowling and yoga are some other ways for kids to get exercise. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health. Resources for Young People • Fitness and Exercise, Birth to Age 5 Kids in Action: Fitness for Children – activity ideas for children from birth to age 5. • Fitness and Exercise, K to Grade 5 Activity Cards - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Is there an activity you want to know more about? Not sure of how to play or what gear you'll need? Look no further - it's all right here. Best for Bones Activities - (Office on Women's Health) - Choose a physical activity and learn more about that sport. Bicycling - Bam.gov - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - Be street smart. Ride on the right side of the road, moving with traffic, and obey all traffic signs and signals. Discuss the best riding routes with your parents - they'll help you determine safe places to ride near your home. Games and Activities - Small Step Kids - (Department of Health and Human Services) - What can healthy eating do for you? Find out by playing around with these cool games and activities. Gear Up - BAM! - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Need a helmet? Need a ball? If you're not sure what gear you need in order to do a certain physical activity, this site will let you know! Getting Started and Staying Active - (Office on Women's Health) - You don’t have to be an athlete or be involved in an organized sport to be fit. You just have to sit less and move more! Meeting the Challenge - BAM.gov - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Not everyone has it easy when it comes to doing physical activity — but if you're facing a challenge, it doesn't mean you can't be a superstar. Check out how athletes overcome physical challenges to make it to the top! Move It - (Food and Nutrition Service) - Use this online chart to help you record your exercise for the week. Physical Activity - BAM! - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - Learn how to overcome fitness challenges. Use the Activity Calendar to create your very own personalized calendar. Small Step Kids - Find out how eating healthy can be fun! Games and activities. Sun Proof - Bam.gov - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - It's key to get outside and get active - just make sure you're protected! For outdoor activity, you may need a helmet, a ball, a club... You always need sun protection - it's just another part of your gear! The Energy Equation - Food + Sleep + Physical Activity = Energy. Play these games to learn more. • Fitness and Exercise, Grades 6-8 5 Reasons Girls Should Play Sports - Why play sports? You might say "to get exercise" and you'd be right. To have fun? That's true, too. But there's more. Bicycling - Bam.gov - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - Be street smart. Ride on the right side of the road, moving with traffic, and obey all traffic signs and signals. Discuss the best riding routes with your parents - they'll help you determine safe places to ride near your home. Fitness - GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - This section helps you find ways to make fitness part of your everyday life. Fun Activities - Best Bones Forever - (Office on Women's Health) - Choose a physical activity and learn more about that sport. Games and Activities - Small Step Kids - (Department of Health and Human Services) - What can healthy eating do for you? Find out by playing around with these cool games and activities. Getting Started and Staying Active - (Office on Women's Health) - You don’t have to be an athlete or be involved in an organized sport to be fit. You just have to sit less and move more! GirlsHealth.gov - The www.girlshealth.gov web site, developed by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. Meeting the Challenge - BAM.gov - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Not everyone has it easy when it comes to doing physical activity — but if you're facing a challenge, it doesn't mean you can't be a superstar. Check out how athletes overcome physical challenges to make it to the top! • Fitness and Exercise, Teens Teen Fitness Linked to Higher IQ, Achievement – article showing that fitness for teens benefits them physically and mentally. GirlsHealth.gov - The www.girlshealth.gov web site, developed by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. Meeting the Challenge - BAM.gov - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Not everyone has it easy when it comes to doing physical activity — but if you're facing a challenge, it doesn't mean you can't be a superstar. Check out how athletes overcome physical challenges to make it to the top! |
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"Children and adolescents can choose any type of
moderate or higher intensity physical activity, such
as brisk walking, playing tag, jumping rope, or swimming,
as long as it is adds up to at least one hour a day."