Children and young people should aim to be physically active for at least 60 minutes, across the week. It’s a good idea to find an activity that is fun and enjoyable and try to spread the activity throughout the day.
Physical Activity Guidelines
- Physical activity guidelines for children (under 5 years)
- Physical activity guidelines for children and young people
Infographics
- Physical activity guidelines: early years (under 5s)
- Physical activity guidelines: children and young people (5 to 18 years)
- Physical activity guidelines: disabled children and disabled young people
Get active in your local area – Find out what’s available
Active Schools
Active Schools provides children and young people opportunities to get active and adopt healthier lifestyles and participate in sports within school.
NHS Forth Valley
Forth Valley Disability Sports
Forth Valley Disability Sports – Inclusive sport and physical activity in Forth Valley, providing a range of activities for all abilities.
Fun ideas of activities to build into your daily routine
Better At Home
- Better At Home – Online exercises for all ages and abilities.
- 20 Fun things to do with kids at home
Eat, Move, Learn – World Cancer Research Fund
- Fitness Facts
- Move it with Pedal – Ideas of fun ways to get active.
Education Scotland
- What is physical education and how can it help my child?
- Physical Education – Leaflet for Parents and Carers.
NHS – England
- Better Health, Healthier Families – For fun 10 minute shake up games to information about active hobbies and sports, everything you need to get your family moving. (This is an NHS – England Resource – it can be used as an information source, however please be aware that links may take you to organisations and groups running in England only!)
- Indoor activities for kids
Parent Club
Play Scotland
- Play Scotland – have launched a Home Play Pack which has some great tips and ideas for helping families to fit play in their day.
- Active Play
- Play Ideas
- Home Play Pack – Supporting children and families play and learn at home.
SAMH – for Scotland’s Mental Health
Young Scot
Useful Activity Apps and Videos
- Active Clacks (YouTube)
- Get Active App / 10 Minute Shake Up Games – from Better Health NHS with Disney.
- Couch to 5k (NHS)
- Couch to Fitness – a free and flexible at-home online exercise plan for beginners. Get fit for free in the comfort of your own home – it’s free, accessible and fun. Download their free Fitness Planner to help you to record and track your progress.
- Imoves – Try at home or in school – there are videos, challenges and fun activities to try. (Note: alot of activities are free however there is a subscription cost applied to some activities)
- Fitness Studio – Exercise Videos (NHS)
- Home workout videos (NHS)
- NHS Lanarkshire
- Practice mindfulness – Young Scot (YouTube) – include yoga, meditation and mindfulness videos.
- The Body Coach (YouTube) – Videos to help you and your family get fitter, healthier and happier.