Increasing Fundamental Movement in Children Ages 5 to 11

Children ages 5 to 11 need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity daily. They also need to add muscle and bone strengthening activities at least 3 days per week. Vigorous intensity physical activities will cause children to sweat and be out of breath.

Activities like:

• Running: basketball, soccer, baseball
• Swimming
• Skating: hockey or public skating
• Cycling: mountain biking, BMX or road
• Skiing: cross-country and downhill
• Dancing

Muscle and bone strengthening activities include:

• Jumping: volleyball, figure skating, gymnastics, basketball
• Pushing / pulling: gymnastics, martial arts, downhill skiing
• Body weight exercises: push-up, pull-up or body weight squats

Links

24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth: Ages 5-17