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In 2008 the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services introduced the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines provided "science- based guidance to help American aged 6 and older improve their health through appropriate physical activity."Key Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
- Children and Adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity daily.
- Aerobic: Most of the 60 or more minutes a day should be either moderate- or vigorous- intensity aerobic physical activity, and should include vigorous- intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week.
- Muscle-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week.
- Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week.
- It is Important to encourage young people to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable, and that offer variety.
An hour a day of physical activity is a good goal for any child ... even better the family as a whole! Looking for some inspiration on how to get Physical Activity time for your kids? Here's 50 ways...- Swimming
- Martial arts classes
- Hiking
- Playing basketball
- Bike riding
- Dancing
- Jumping rope
- Playing catch
- Shoveling snow
- Roller blading
- Soccer
- Jogging
- Boating
- Playing Wii sports
- Ice skating
- Gymnastics
- Ballet or other dance classes
- Walking
- Hula hooping
- Playing frisbee
- Using gym equipment
- Skiing
- Waterskiing
- Rock climbing
- Track and Field
- Weight lifting
- Yoga
- Cheerleading
- Horseback riding
- Square dancing
- Bowling
- Sledding
- Flying kites
- Golfing
- Football
- Hockey or street hockey
- Rebounding on a trampoline
- Taking part in the YMCA's gym times
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Spin classes
- Heavy yardwork like raking leaves and mowing the lawn
- Tai Chi
- Volleyball
- Skateboarding
- T-ball and baseball
- Active games like tag, hide and seek, and ghost in the graveyard
- Kickball
- Using playground equipment
- Doing exercise videos or morning exercise shows
Last Modified on April 21, 2014