Benefits of exercise

What is moderate intensity activity?

• It raises your heart rate, makes you breathe faster, and feel warmer. You can talk but not sing while doing it.

• It involves lifting heavy weights and performing high-intensity sprints.

• It is a type of exercise that requires no physical effort and can be done while sitting.

• It includes activities that are so easy that you can sing while doing them.

What should children and young people do to reduce sedentary time?

• Engage in video games for longer periods

• Break up long periods of sitting or lying down with some activity and spread activity throughout the day.

• Watch television for at least three hours a day

• Limit physical activity to weekends only.

How can families support children and young people to be more physically active?

• By encouraging participation in fun activities together, setting a good example, and making activity part of daily routines.

• By limiting screen time and encouraging more homework.

• By providing financial incentives for sports participation.

• By allowing children to choose their own activities without guidance.

What activities strengthen muscles and bones?

• Gymnastics

• Swimming

• Cycling

• Yoga

What is the physical activity recommendation for children and young people with disabilities?

• Aim for 20 minutes of physical activity a day, split into smaller chunks if needed, and do strength and balance activities 3 times a week.

• Engage in at least 30 minutes of vigorous exercise daily without breaks.

• Participate in physical activities only once a week for 60 minutes.

• Focus on flexibility exercises and avoid strength training altogether.

What types of physical activity should children and young people aged 5 to 18 do each week?

• They should do aerobic exercise and exercises to strengthen muscles and bones.

• They should only do aerobic exercise.

• They should focus on flexibility exercises only.

• They should engage in sedentary activities.

How can schools help promote physical activity among students?

• By offering a variety of sports and clubs, providing active breaks during lessons, and encouraging walking or cycling to school.

• By limiting physical education classes to once a week.

• By encouraging students to spend more time on their devices during breaks.

• By providing only theoretical knowledge about health and fitness.

What are some fun ways for children and young people to stay active indoors?

• Playing board games

• Dancing to music

• Watching TV shows

• Reading books

How can technology be used to encourage physical activity in children and young people?

• Using fitness apps, activity trackers, or active video games can motivate children and young people to move more and track their progress.

• Providing children with sedentary video games to play during their free time.

• Encouraging children to spend more time on social media instead of outdoor activities.

• Limiting access to technology to promote more physical play.

Why is it important for children and young people to include balance activities in their routine?

• Balance activities help improve coordination and prevent falls, supporting overall physical development.

• Balance activities are primarily for improving mental health and reducing stress.

• Balance activities are only necessary for athletes and not for general physical development.

• Balance activities can replace the need for other forms of exercise.