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Physical activity guidelines (booklet and online)

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#npa05

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promoting healthy growth and development

helping to achieve and maintain a healthy weight

building strong bones and muscles

improving cardiovascular fitness

improving balance, coordination and strength

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Tips & ideas (1 to 3 years & 3 to 5 years)

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Tips & ideas (1 to 3 years & 3 to 5 years)

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-Play games (hide & seek, obstacle courses)

-Move to music or try action songs

-Walk to places rather than driving or using a stroller

-Play with balloons: punch, kick or throw to keep them off the ground

-Choose toys and play materials that encourage movement

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Toddlers (1 to 3 years) & Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) recommendations:

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Toddlers (1 to 3 years) & Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) recommendations:

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-Should be physically active for at least 3 hours which can be accumulated throughout the day

-This can include light activity such as standing up, moving around and playing

-For children 2 to 5 years of age, sitting and watching television and the use of other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games) should be limited to less than one hour per day.

-All children birth to 5 years should not be sedentary, restrained, or kept inactive, for more than one hour at a time, with the exception of sleeping.

-Aerobic activity should make up most of your child's 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day (moderate intensity)

-Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week.

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- Encourage them to reach and grasp by placing toys just out of reach

-Play push and pull games with balls and soft toys

-Play music to encourage playful movement

-Encourage movement during play and bath times

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Recommendations (Infants birth to 1 year):

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Recommendations (Infants birth to 1 year):

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-Before infants begin to crawl, physical activity includes reaching and grasping, pulling and pushing, moving their head, body and limbs during daily routines

-For health development in infants (birth to one year), infants should be involved in supervised floor based play in safe environments

-Children younger than two years of age should not spend any time watching television or using other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games).

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What physical activity does an infant need?

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What physical activity does an infant need?

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National physical activity recommendations
for Children 0-5 years:

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National physical activity recommendations
for Children 0-5 years: