For optimal health benefits for children and youth between the ages of five to 17 years of age, physical activity levels should be high, and sedentary behaviour levels should be low, with sufficient sleep each day.
Physical activity everyday can help children:
- improve their mental health,
- do better in school, and
- keep their bodies healthy.
For activity ideas visit Active for Life.
Children's health and well-being is improved when they travel to school in active ways like walking or wheeling (e.g., cycling, scooter, skateboard etc.). Taking the school bus or city transit bus can be another important part of active school travel as walking to and from bus stops is beneficial.