Everyday activity and outdoor play are the cornerstones of a child’s physical wellbeing. Put simply, walking or cycling to school, going outside at break times, playing with friends, and taking breaks from sitting at home in the evenings all help keep your child healthy.
Exercise hobbies are often a great way to build social skills and make new friends. Goal-oriented or instructed sports are not necessary, however, as long as the child’s everyday life is varied enough and the child otherwise gets enough physical activity.
Your family’s attitude towards sports also has a big influence on your child’s interest in exercise. When you go outdoors, exercise, and do things as a family, you are also teaching your child that physical activity is an enjoyable part of everyday life. Childhood physical activity habits often last a lifetime.
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