EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN

There is clear evidence that children who regularly exercise, are more focused and achieve better results. Activity helps burn energy, stimulates brain performance and will physically make children stronger.

THE BENEFITS OF
EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT

 

There are many benefits to keeping children active, both for their physical and mental health.

  • Physical education is important for the development of the whole person
  • It contributes to a child’s physical, social, mental and emotional enhancement
  • Children are usually more focused after exercise
  • It can improve sleep and appetite
  • Exercise and regular movement builds resilience
  • Exercise helps healthy weight management
  • Reduces feelings of anxiety

Ideas and free resources to help children be more active

Ipswich junior parkrun

Junior parkruns in suffolk

5 junior parkrun locations in Suffolk offering junior parkruns – click the links to find out more and register.

Bury St Edmunds
Felixstowe
Gt.Cornard
Ipswich
Kesgrave
Stowmarket

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BBC AND PREMIER LEAGUE SUPER MOVERS

Aimed at Key stage 1 and key stage 2 – these fun curriculum linked resources are designed to get your whole class or your child moving while they learn.

See their range of easy-to-follow learning videos, song and movement routines linked to maths and english or just for fun.

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Suffolk Positive Futures session

Catch 22 Suffolk Positive Futures

Suffolk Positive Futures aims to transform young people’s lives and make a significant impact on reducing crime and youth violence in local communities, while promoting positive emotional wellbeing. See their range of activities including boxing, football, girls only and multisports.

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Youth Sport Trust

Sport gives young people a platform to have their voice heard and a place to feel they belong. We harness this extraordinary power to change young lives today and help them build a brighter tomorrow.

See their range of free resources.

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LADY dancing doing 3 poses

DANCE TUTORIALS WITH MILLIE

Step-by-step tutorials from our Keep Moving Suffolk ambassador and professional dancer, Millie. There’s jazz, hop-hop, modern and ballet inspired routines.

These free dance routines are great fun for the whole family to try at any time.

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movement and mental health

All living organisms that have brains need to move. This means that movement is linked to brain health and wellbeing. So, if we know that movement is vital to brain health, the key message is, move it or lose it!

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MORE LINKS TO GET CHILDREN ACTIVE

Active Imaginations

A simple and fun resource to help 2-4 years get moving.

British Cycling - Activities for children and younger people

British Cycling

A tool to help parents introduce pedalling to playtime and teach more kids to ride

Disney Dance-alongs

Disney and This Girl Can

A set of inspirational Disney themed dance routines for you to do with your children at home.

Downloadable resource bank for active families

Get Set 4 PE

A host of downloadable activities for the whole family.

Active kids do better

Nike and Discovery Education

Get started by using our family-friendly activities and begin moving together in your living room, garden or local park.

Disney Inspired Activites

Change 4 Life

From fun 10 Minute Shake Up games to information about active hobbies and sports, here’s everything you need to get your family moving.

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