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ACTIVE AT HOME:
SECONDARY SCHOOL (12-18 YEARS)

The UK Chief Medical Officer recommends the following guidelines for Children and Young Adults aged 12-18 years:

AT LEAST 60 MINUTES OF MODERATE TO VIGOROUS EXERCISE A DAY

Children and young people should engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity for an average of at least 60 minutes per day across the week. This can include all forms of activity such as physical education, active travel, after-school activities, play and sports.

VARYING THE TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Children and young people should engage in a variety of types and intensities of physical activity across the week to develop movement skills, muscular fitness, and bone strength.

MINIMISING THE AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT IN SEDENTARY ACTIVITY

Children and young people should aim to minimise the amount of time spent being sedentary, and when physically possible should break up long periods of not moving with at least light physical activity.

Download a copy of the UK Chief Medical Officer’s : Guidelines for Key Stage 2. (Link opens in a new window).

ACTIVE AT HOME : SECONDARY SCHOOL RESOURCES

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SECONDARY SCHOOL:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The following resources may support young people to engage in active learning opportunities, physical fitness, strength and endurance challenges across a range of contexts including dance, fitness and exercise.

SECONDARY SCHOOL:
SCHOOL GAMES

Personal best challenges and activity ideas linked to particular sports activities and competition which are designed to encourages social interaction and personal qualities of determination and perseverance.

SECONDARY SCHOOL: PE

Resources to support young people to engage in active learning opportunities, physical fitness, strength and endurance challenges across a range of contexts including dance, fitness and exercise.