Physical activity—primarily in the form of active play—promotes young children's physical, mental, emotional and social health. It can also influence how active people will be later in life.

Why kids aren't moving There are many barriers to promoting physical activity in child-care settings, including prioritization of academic outcomes and limited space or equipment. For ECEs, the ...

This came from some analysis that combined the results of 58 studies into exercise and dementia. It has been shown that going from being inactive to doing some amount of exercise has the biggest ...

Physical activity — primarily in the form of active play — promotes young children’s physical, mental, emotional and social health. It can also influence how active people will be later in life.

All three aspects of health can be positively influenced by physical activity.

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FOUR in 10 kids have been prevented from trying ... found 37 per cent have expressed a desire to try a sport or physical pursuit but have been prevented from doing so. Their parents also ...