Thread:Kimone Davis/@comment-45370942-20200406212424

Read the passage carefully and write a summary of not more than 80 words explaining the benfits of physical activity for children.

For children and teens to grow up health, its important for them to be physically active and eat healthy foods every day. WHO (2018), defines physical activity as an bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. When many people decide to get physically fit they usually assumes it requires rigorous activity. But, a person does not have to spend hours in a gym to be physically fit. People can get fit by performing everyday activities in the home. Every time a child throws a ball, swim a lap or even climb a flight of stairs, their health and fitness level are improving.

Regular Physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardio respiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control w eight and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Children and adolescents should be provided opportunities and encouragement to participate in physical activities that are appropriate  for their age, enjoyable, and that offer variety.

Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance and cognitive performance eg. memory. Therefore its important for schools to have a comprehensive approach for addressing physical education. It is also important for parents to allow children to play games that are physical rather than games on a gadget. 