Jumping, running and throwing: can your kids do these challenges?
The Telegraph | Childrens Health | 22 Apr 2015
Two-thirds of primary school-age children are falling below the recommended levels of fitness for their age group, research has warned.
A study of 10,000 5 to 11-year-olds found that 67% were unable to reach targets in jumping, running and throwing – while a quarter (24%) fell “significantly” below recommended levels, indicating that fitness is a cause for concern.
Fit For Sport, which conducted the tests, said the results show that parents and schools must do more to increase children’s activity levels to ensure they stay healthy.
The youngsters were assessed by carrying out the Activity Challenge – a series of tests created to assess various factors of fitness including stamina, agility, co-ordination and cardiovascular endurance, to give a good indication of fitness and physical literacy.
