Adolescents and Kids
“Enjoy Play, Every Day!”
Kids need to get up and move! Physical activity is very important for the growth and development of children and adolescents. Free play, organized sports and doing chores around the house help to make kids happy and healthy.
For kids ages 6-17, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 60 or more minutes a day of physical activity.
Benefits:
- Healthy growth and development
- Strong bones and muscles
- Building social skills and teamwork
- Better grades, self-esteem, and mood
Articles
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Safe, affirming and fair environments in competition: On and off the field, court or track
Published on September 10, 2015
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Easy ways to incorporate physical activity into your child’s play
Published on September 1, 2015
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Game day snacks
Published on August 20, 2015
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Youth weight gain over summer break
Published on August 1, 2015
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