Physical Activity for Children 5-12 Years

Plenty of moving helps children learn and develop, keeping them social, confident and healthy.

Each day children need at least

60 minutes of huff and puff activity e.g. running or sport.

Including weekly strength activities on 3 days e.g. jumping or climbing games.

Tips for getting active

• Play games or sports in the backyard or park
• Walk or ride part way to school
• Explore bushland or beaches
• Build cubbies or forts indoors or out
• Hop, jump, run or dance
• Target games

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