Move More and Sit Less poster - children 5-12 years

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

Each day children need

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

Including weekly: 3x days of strength activities e.g. jumping or climbing.

Tips for getting active

• Walk or ride part way to school
• Play games or sports at the park
• Build cubbies indoors or outdoors

Children need help to limit

Sitting time:

• break it up as often as possible

Daily screen time:

• no more than 2 hours (excluding school work)

Tips for less sitting and screens:

• Screen free bedrooms
• Try music instead of TV
• Swap tablet games for real games

www.healthytasmania.tas.gov.au

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