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How much activity do children need?
Age
Infant
(birth to 1 year)
Toddler
(1 to 3 years)
Preschooler
(3 to 5 years)
Recommendations for Physical Activity
Provide safe opportunities to explore their surroundings.
Create activities that help with the development of movement skills.
Everyday:
at least 30 minutes of structured physical activity.
at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of unstructured physical activity.
should develop basic movement skills that lead to more complex movement skills.
Everyday:
at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity.
at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of unstructured physical activity.
should have some experience in movement skills that lead to more complex movement skills.
Non-Physical Activity
No recommendations.
No recommendations.
Should not have any more than 60 minutes at a time, except when sleeping.
The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends no more than one hour of screen time a day (TV, computer, video games).
Age | Recommendations for Physical Activity | Non-Physical Activity |
---|---|---|
Infant (birth to 1 year) |
Provide safe opportunities to explore their surroundings. Create activities that help with the development of movement skills. | No recommendations. |
Toddler (1 to 3 years) |
Everyday: at least 30 minutes of structured physical activity. at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of unstructured physical activity. should develop basic movement skills that lead to more complex movement skills. |
No recommendations. |
Preschooler(3 to 5 years) | Everyday: at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity. at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of unstructured physical activity. should have some experience in movement skills that lead to more complex movement skills. |
Should not have any more than 60 minutes at a time, except when sleeping. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends no more than one hour of screen time a day (TV, computer, video games). |
Definitions
Structured Physical Activities: Any planned programs example gymnastics, swimming
lessons, etc.Unstructured Physical Activities: Playgrounds, play groups, going to the park etc.