Children

Predicting Motivational Regulations in Physical Education

2022-08-07
A study was a preliminary investigation of the independent and interactive properties of perceptions of the motivational climate, dispositional goal orientations and perceived competence in predict...

Benefits of Physical Activity and Fitness in School-aged Children

2022-07-26
The publication of Canada's physical activity guidelines for children and youth in 2002 represented a joint effort of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and Health Canada. Two sets of gui...

Aerobic, Muscle- and Bone-Strengthening: What Counts for School-Aged Children and Adolescents?

2022-05-27
Children and adolescents need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Include activities that make their hearts beat faster, build muscles (like climbing or doing push-ups), and strengt...

Making Physical Activity a Part of a Child’s Life

2022-05-27
What can I do to get – and keep – my child active?As a parent, you can help shape your child’s attitudes and behaviors regarding physical activity. Knowing the recommendations is a great place to s...

How much physical activity do children need?

2022-05-27
The amount of physical activity children need depends on their age. Children ages 3 through 5 years need to be active throughout the day. Children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 need to be activ...