Research has identified that it is not necessary to perform high intensity activity in order to gain health benefits. Activities which are performed at a moderate level, equivalent to brisk walking are beneficial to health. The key factor for health is the total amount of activity in which a young person participates. Current levels of physical activity Research suggests that most young people accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week, made up of short bursts of activity, rather than sustained effort. Although both boys and girls reduce their activity as they mature, the decrease around adolescence is more pronounced in girls.
Boys are generally more active than girls throughout childhood.
Encouraging walking and cycling to school.