Are Your Children Staying Physically Active?
Less than 25% of children ages 6-17 participate in the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
Students who are physically active tend to have better grades and school attendance.
Increased physical activity may increase concentration and memory, and help you sleep better.
Try these activities with your children:
- Pushups (against the wall, on their knees or full pushups).
- Situps.
- Running in place.
- Jump rope.
- Step-ups (either with a "step" or up and down the stairs).
- Circle jumps (small rings or hula hoops or tape marks).
- Jumping jacks.
- Squats.
- Balance on one leg.
- Ball toss (with a partner).
Check out these “Move Your Way” resources:
https://odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/PAG_MYW_Kids_Poster.pdf
https://odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/PAG_MYW_FactSheet_Kids_508c2.pdf