Research suggests that just one in five children in Ireland are currently meeting the recommended guidelines for physical activity - at least 60 minutes per day. With moderate physical activity, there should be a mild increase in the heart rate and breathing rate, but the child should still be able to have a conversation. Examples of such activities include brisk walking and cycling.
Vigorous activities will lead to a bigger increase in the heart rate and breathing rate. The child will also experience increased body temperature and sweating and may find speaking in full sentences difficult. Examples of such activities include running, Gaelic football, hurling, soccer, skipping, dancing and swimming.
With Spring upon us the weather changes and the evenings become brighter so what better opportunity to get outside and get moving together. Aim for a minimum 60 minutes daily.
Vigorous activities will lead to a bigger increase in the heart rate and breathing rate. The child will also experience increased body temperature and sweating and may find speaking in full sentences difficult. Examples of such activities include running, Gaelic football, hurling, soccer, skipping, dancing and swimming.
With Spring upon us the weather changes and the evenings become brighter so what better opportunity to get outside and get moving together. Aim for a minimum 60 minutes daily.
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