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.
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.