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Australia's Physical Activity Recommendations for 5-12 year olds

Kids love to be active. Making physical activity a part of their daily routine is not only fun, but also healthy.

Physical activity is important for healthy growth and development. It is also a great way for kids to make friends and learn physical and social skills.

Encouraging kids to be active when they are young also establishes a routine that could stay with them throughout their life.

If you are a parent or carer of a young child, the two points to remember are:

Children need at least 60 minutes (and up to several hours) of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.

Children should not spend more than two hours a day using electronic media for entertainment (e.g. computer games, TV, internet), particularly during daylight hours.

View the pdf brochure of these Guidelines for more information.

For further physical activity resources visit the Department of Health and Ageing website.