Stay Active! O At least 60 minutes a day of moderate and
vigorous activities. O Moderate activities make your heart beat
faster and your breathing become quicker. O Vigorous activity makes
you huff and puff.
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Moderate Activities O Walking fast O Bike riding O
Skateboarding O Playing on park equipment O Dancing
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Vigorous Activities O Organized sports O Running/chasing
friends O Swimming laps O Star jumps O Skipping
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Stay Safe! O You need plenty of fluids when youre playing sport
or being active, especially if its hot and humid. Make sure you
have a drink before you start, as well as plenty of water while
youre playing.
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Stay Safe cont. O Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! Slide! Always wear
sunscreen, sun glasses, clothing and a hat to protect yourself from
the sun. Play in the shade when you can.
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Stay Safe cont. O And make sure you wear the right protective
equipment such as a bike helmet, knee or shin pads to stay safe and
avoid injuries
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Why be active? O To help your body grow properly, giving you
strong bones, muscles, lungs and heart. O To have good flexibility,
balance and coordination, so you can move well. O To meet up with
your friends and make new ones.
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Why be active cont. O To learn how to run, throw, jump, catch
and kick. O To improve your fitness. O To help you stay healthy and
not get sick. O To feel happy and full of energy. O To help you
keep at a healthy weight.
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Why be active cont. O To help you feel relaxed and confident. O
To help you sleep better. O To improve your posture. O To learn new
skills and challenge yourself. O To have fun!
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Effects of too much screen time O Your posture can get worse. O
You can go blind. O You can strain your wrist, thumb and
elbow.
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Effects of too much screen time cont. O You can have problems
with your sleep. O You might have trouble making friends. O Your
body can store more energy than it uses.
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Drink water! O The recommended daily amount of fluids is: O 5
glasses (1 liter) for 5 to 8 year olds O 7 glasses (1.5 liters) for
9 to 12 year olds
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Quiz O Question 1 O At least how long should you be active a
day? At least 60 minutes
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Quiz O Question 2 O How can you tell the difference between a
moderate and a vigorous activity? Moderate activities make your
heart beat faster and your breathing become quicker. Vigorous
activity makes you huff and puff.
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Quiz O Question 3 O Why should you be active? Give at least
three reasons. 1.To help your body grow properly, giving you strong
bones, muscles, lungs and heart. 2.To help you stay healthy and not
get sick. 3.To have fun!
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Quiz O Question 4 O You can go blind if you have too much
screen time. True or false? True
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Quiz O Question 5 O How much water should a 7 year old drink? 5
glasses (1 liter)
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Reference O For more information for kids health, click here.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/index.jsp?tracking= K_Home