Abstract
In an era dominated by inactive lifestyles and sedentary behaviors in schools, understanding the role of “light physical activity” in promoting the joy of movement and addressing childhood obesity is crucial. Currently, fewer than one-third of children and adolescents in the United States meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day. This study identifies key characteristics of light physical activity and explains the differences between light, moderate, and vigorous physical activity. The paper starts with a brief overview of recent research emphasizing the importance of light physical activity at school and home. It delves into the benefits of incorporating light physical activities into daily routines, exploring how such activities contribute to the child’s well-being and health, offers sample participatory activities and aims to inspire individuals to embrace and integrate light physical activities into the child’s daily lives, which could ultimately assist future generations to celebrate the joy of being healthy and active.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Public Health Policies and Practices
KEYWORDS
Childhood Obesity, Light Physical Activity, Physical Literacy
