A recent ParticiPACTION report card on physical activity for kids gave Canadian kids a grade of D+. Vice President of Health, Wellness and Aquatics at YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka, Karen Pulla, says kids not getting enough physical activity and sleep has led to mental health and social concerns:
She says to encourage more physical activity, you should be a role model:
On a 24 hour scale, kids got an F. Pulla says while kids get 20 to 30 minutes of daily physical activity at school, they still need more cardio:
Pulla says getting kids active will have lifelong benefits:
The D+ grade is a slight improvement from last year’s D-, Pulla attributes the improvement to increased awareness of the importance of physical health. To view the full report, visit PartiPACTION’s website.