Active Children and Young People

The NHS recommends children and young people ages 5 to 18 should:

• aim for an average of at least 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity a day across the week
• take part in a variety of types and intensities of physical activity across the week to develop movement skills, muscles and bones
• reduce the time spent sitting or lying down and break up long periods of not moving with some activity. Aim to spread activity throughout the day

Sport England data shows that 44.6% of children meet the recommendation to take part in sport and physical activity for an average of 60 minutes or more each day. Meanwhile, 32.4% (2.3m) do less than an average of 30 minutes a day.

Explore this page to find activities to help children and families get moving for at least 60 minutes a day!

This is an excellent video for parents, coaches and sports providers of young people taking part in sport and physical activity. It serves as a good reminder that children are out there to enjoy sport, have fun and make friends.

Click the pages below to explore our projects to enable children and young people to be more active.