Change 4 Life

Lots of good reasons to get moving!

Being active isn't just about feeling stronger, fitter, more energetic and sleeping better. It's all about having fun!

Kids need to be active for at least 60 minutes a day, with 30 minutes of this outside of school. This should include 3 sessions a week of activity that strengthens muscles and bones, so mix it up!

And it's not just physically that kids benefits – being active also helps with mental health.

Evidence shows that children and young people who are more active have more confidence, higher self-esteem, less anxiety and stress, and better social skills – attributes that can help them deal with the challenges they face in daily life.

Having a positive attitude towards physical activity has also been associated with children being happier.