Physical activity is any activity that gets children moving, makes their breathing faster and their heart beats quicker.   

There are so many benefits to kids keeping active! Being active helps kids to:   

• Make new friends   

• Learn new skills    

• Be confident   

• Improve their mood and sleep   

• Build strong bones and muscles   

• Keep their hearts and lungs healthy   

• Keep a healthy weight   

• Manage stress and anxiety   

• Reduce aggressive and disruptive behaviour 

How to be more active:  

Kids can be active anywhere and at any time!   

Here are  few easy tips to add movement into your child’s life:   

• Walk, scoot or cycle to and from school    

• Try a new sport or activity with them   

• Be a good role model by being active yourself   

• Give gifts or  rewards that encourage active play, like balls, bats, and skipping ropes.  

• If they do not usually move much, start small and slowly increase the amount of physical activity they do.  

You can mix up physical activity by checking out your local parks, ovals, playgrounds and bushland! 

See the links below for more tips to get kids active. 

Articles 

Active Living for Kids

Screen Time for Kids

Active Kids Vouchers

Fundamental Movement Skills

Local Opportunities to be active