Physical activity can be fun

and is good for your health.

ALS1.6 (Board of Studies NSW, 2006)

Physical activity doesn’t have to

be a sport.

It can be anything that makes

your heart beat faster.

What is something active that

you enjoy?

Beach sports?

Soccer?

Dancing?

Climbing?

Skateboarding, Cycling or

Scootering?

(always use a helmet and pads)

Snorkelling?

Body Boarding?

Skiing?

Regular physical activity…

• Builds strong bones and muscles,

• Improves your balance,

• Helps you to keep a healthy weight

• Makes you feel more relaxed,

• Helps your heart,

• Boosts your confidence, and

• Is FUN!!!

(Just to name a few)(Healthy Kids, 2014; Cordelia et. al., 2012)

What can you do

this week to be

active?

References

Board of Studies NSW (2006) Personal, development, health and physical education K-6: Syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Board of Studies NSW.

Cordelia, W., Carter, Lyle., J., Micheli. (2012) Beyond weight control: The benefits of physical activity for children. Pediatric Annals 41(12) 493

Healthy Kids (2014) Retrieved April 6, 2014, Get active each day, Retrieved from http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/kids-teens/get-active-each-day.aspx