How can my child meet the recommended levels of physical activity?!?!?!

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Many physical activities fall under more than one type of activity. This makes it possible for children to do two or even three types of physical activity in one day! Look at ideas here > https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/what_counts.htm

 

For example, if a child is on a basketball team and practices with their teammates every day, they are only doing vigorous-intensity aerobic activity but also a bone-strengthening activity. Become familiar with the recommendations here > https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/health-benefits-of-physical-activity.html then find activities that are enjoyable.

 

School-based physical activity programs can also help children meet the recommended levels of daily physical activity. Find out how on this simple graphic