Recommendations for increasing physical activity in the early years.
Recommendations for increasing physical activity in the early years
Policy-makers
Invest in active living for children under five; ensure childcare policies mandate daily physical activity and adequately resource staff; target caregivers with incentives and messaging to get kids active and be active with them.
Public Health & Healthcare Professionals
Promote physical activity, active play, and reduced screen time as part of early years support programs for families.
Parents
Keep TVs out of bedrooms, institute screen time limits, and create opportunities for active outdoor play for kids and as a family.
Early Childhood Educators & Schools
Train and resource staff; offer a minimum of 90 minutes of daily active play time, indoors and outdoors, structured and unstructured.
Visit Active Playground Equipment to assist you in creating a playground area to encourage physical activity.
