Physical Activity contributes to increased quality of social

interaction

Parents - be an active role model, so your children identify

with healthy lifestyle choices (and feel good about
themselves in physical Activity)

More active children tend to have more active parents

Participate with friends in physical activity

Be active everyday in as many ways as you can

Physical activity contributes to improved physical fitness

As they get older boys tend to be more active than girls

Children who do not learn fundamental motor skills (running,

balance, throwing, catching, hitting, kicking) are far less
likely to persist with sport and physical activity (Tasmanian
survey)

Provide opportunities for regular participation in physical

activities

Physical activity contributes to improved skill development

Parents - ride or walk with your child, throw some baskets,

play a sport yourself all these will show your child that you
value physical activity

Ensure that inactive leisure (TV, Computers) does not take

the place of active play amongst children and young people.

Young people learn what it is to be an adult watching and

listening to adults

Provide a variety of fun physical activities

Children should be encouraged to be active everyday

whether they are playing sport or taking a walk

Active children are more likely to continue being active as

adults ( Sallis and Patrick 1994)

Students who are more active at lunchtime are more likely to

perform better in class. (Dwyer 1996)

Physical activity contributes to reduce stress

Physical inactivity amongst children and young people is

now a major health risk

Think of movement as an opportunity not an inconvenience

Physical activity contributes to improved self concept

Children and young people should carry out at least three or

more sessions per week of vigorous activity for a minimum
of 20 Minutes or more in each session

Sedentary pastimes (eg TV) are now the principal leisure

time activity of children (2-5 hours per day)

Physical activity contributes to the control of weight and

body composition

One in very five children in Australia, aged from 7-15 years is

overweight or obese

Physical activity contributes to reduced risk of chronic

diseases