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Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingPPhysical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingPhysical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingEnglishPreventionBaby (1-12 months);Toddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANAHealthy living and preventionCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2020-05-22T04:00:00Z11.400000000000047.0000000000000738.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.</p><p>Regular physical activity helps your child develop in ​a range of ways. Not only does it help their physical health, but it also helps improve their brain function and emotional wellbeing.</p><h3>Top 3: What are the benefits of physical activity?</h3><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5-SgF18bCHQ" frameborder="0"></iframe> <br></div><p>For more videos from SickKids experts in collaboration with Youngster, visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKMd2cYwegtZX19uHdNLQA">Youngster on YouTube</a>.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Physical activity keeps the body strong and healthy and can improve mental health by decreasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain and loneliness.</li><li>Physical activity can also improve focus, school performance, sleep and energy levels.</li><li>Children who participate in regular physical activity enjoy improved relationships and a more positive body image.</li></ul><h2>Resources</h2><p><a href="https://meant2prevent.ca/">Meant2Prevent</a> to find more resources about the importance of physical activity.</p><p><a href="https://participaction.cdn.prismic.io/participaction/e6cb2b35-2d29-4539-80ee-515a0ae9dfb3_2018_expert_statement_on_physical_activity_and_brain_health_in_children_and_youth.pdf">ParticipACTION’s Expert Statement on Physical Activity and Brain Health for Children and Youth</a></p>
Activité physique : bienfaits pour la santé et le bien-êtreAActivité physique : bienfaits pour la santé et le bien-êtrePhysical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingFrenchPreventionBaby (1-12 months);Toddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANAHealthy living and preventionCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2020-04-13T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Découvrez comment l’activité physique peut améliorer la santé physique, le fonctionnement du cerveau et l’humeur de votre enfant.</p><p>Une activité physique régulière contribue à la croissance de votre enfant de différentes façons. Non seulement contribue-t-elle à sa santé physique, mais elle aide aussi à améliorer le fonctionnement de son cerveau et son bien-être émotionnel.</p> <br><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>L’activité physique garde le corps fort et en santé. Elle améliore la santé mentale en diminuant la dépression, l’anxiété, la douleur et la solitude.</li> <li>L’activité physique améliore la concentration, le rendement scolaire, le sommeil et le niveau d’énergie.</li> <li>Ceux qui font de l’activité physique sur une base régulière ont de meilleurs liens avec les autres et une image plus saine de leur corps.</li> </ul><h2>Ressources</h2><p>Consultez <a href="https://prevenirpourdevenir.ca/">Prévenir Pour Devenir</a> pour plus de ressources sur l'importance de l'activité physique.</p>
运动:运动对健康和提高幸福感的好处运动:运动对健康和提高幸福感的好处Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingChineseSimplifiedPreventionBaby (1-12 months);Toddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANAHealthy living and preventionCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2020-05-22T04:00:00Z1329.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>了解运动如何有助于提升孩子的身体健康、促进大脑功能和情绪状态。</p><p>经常的运动有助于孩子在多方面发展。运动不仅有助于孩子的身体健康,还可以提高他们的大脑功能和情绪状态。</p><h2>要点</h2><ul><li>运动可以保持身体强壮健康,还有助于缓解抑郁、焦虑、疼痛和孤独等症状,从而改善心理健康。</li><li>运动也可以提高注意力、学习成绩、睡眠质量和体能。</li><li>经常参加运动的孩子更善于处理人际关系,并且呈现出更积极健康的形象。</li></ul>

 

 

 

 

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing641.000000000000Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingPhysical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingPEnglishPreventionBaby (1-12 months);Toddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANAHealthy living and preventionCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2020-05-22T04:00:00Z11.400000000000047.0000000000000738.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.</p><p>Regular physical activity helps your child develop in ​a range of ways. Not only does it help their physical health, but it also helps improve their brain function and emotional wellbeing.</p><h3>Top 3: What are the benefits of physical activity?</h3><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5-SgF18bCHQ" frameborder="0"></iframe> <br></div><p>For more videos from SickKids experts in collaboration with Youngster, visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKMd2cYwegtZX19uHdNLQA">Youngster on YouTube</a>.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Physical activity keeps the body strong and healthy and can improve mental health by decreasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain and loneliness.</li><li>Physical activity can also improve focus, school performance, sleep and energy levels.</li><li>Children who participate in regular physical activity enjoy improved relationships and a more positive body image.</li></ul><h2>Benefits of activity for physical health</h2><p>Regular physical activity helps develop your child’s fundamental <a href="/Article?contentid=1950&language=English">movement skills</a> (i.e. physical literacy). In addition to helping maintain a <a href="/Article?contentid=1978&language=English">healthy body weight</a> physical activity can help <a href="/Article?contentid=1969&language=English">build healthy bones</a>, muscles, heart and lungs. Physical activity also helps your child keep a <a href="/Article?contentid=1978&language=English">healthy body weight</a>.</p><p>While all physical activity is good physical activity, movement at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity (i.e., they type of activity which causes you to breath a bit harder and sweat) is linked to even more health benefits</p><p>Aside from providing general physical benefits, regular activity can also help ease symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (i.e. PMS) in girls. This is because moderate exercise helps the body produce hormones called endorphins. These are natural painkillers that can ease cramps and back pain as well as improve mood.</p><h2>Benefits of activity for brain function</h2><p>Physical activity plays an important role in developing the brain and supporting essential mental functions. </p><p>Exercise leads to improved motor skills (such as hand-eye co-ordination), better thinking and problem-solving, stronger attention skills and improved learning. Not surprisingly, these all combine to benefit school performance. Even the simple act of playing outside with friends has been linked to children performing better on tests and assignments.</p><h2>Benefits of physical activity for emotional and mental health</h2><p>If your child has <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">symptoms of depression</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">anxiety</a>, or even just an "off" day, physical activity may be the last thing on their mind. However, physical activity can help greatly with maintaining mental wellbeing. "Feel-good" chemicals in the brain, known as endorphins, are released by the brain during physical activity and help to improve mood, energy levels and even sleep. Together, these positive effects help to improve self-confidence and resilience. Kids who get active every day are also better sleepers. </p><h3>Reduced anxiety</h3><p>Children who experience heightened anxiety tend to focus on anxiety-inducing things, which in turn makes them more anxious, so creating a vicious cycle. But, through physical activity, an anxious child can break the cycle by focusing on the demands of the physical activity, developing new skills and achieving a sense of accomplishment. See your doctor if your child shows any <a href="/Article?contentid=271&language=English">signs and symptoms of anxiety</a>.</p><h3>Improved relationships</h3><p>If a child or teen is feeling lonely and unable to make friends, shared physical activities can give them a sense of belonging and companionship. A child or teen with <a href="/Article?contentid=270&language=English">social anxiety​</a> might find it difficult to be in a group environment, but a focus, such as a sport, may relieve some of the social pressure. Over time, the act of sharing experiences with others, developing rapport and working towards common goals can help a child focus and develop the confidence to speak up in class. It can also help foster friendships in school if the activities are school-based.</p><h3>Improved body image (self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence)</h3><p>When your child sees how fun it is to be able to dance, jump, walk, run, stretch and play they are more likely to want to continue enjoying being active throughout their life. Seeing and appreciating what their body can do, rather than how it looks, is a great way for a child to build a positive body image and self-esteem. It is important to help your child develop this awareness as early as possible and to play your part in promoting a healthy body image through your own behaviour.</p><p>The desire to look lean or muscular often becomes stronger during the pre-teen and teen years among both boys and girls. Your child is less likely to develop unhealthy habits to reach a so-called physical ideal if they have a healthy perception of what 'looking good' means, and understand that it comes from healthy, balanced habits.</p><h2>Resources</h2><p><a href="https://meant2prevent.ca/">Meant2Prevent</a> to find more resources about the importance of physical activity.</p><p><a href="https://participaction.cdn.prismic.io/participaction/e6cb2b35-2d29-4539-80ee-515a0ae9dfb3_2018_expert_statement_on_physical_activity_and_brain_health_in_children_and_youth.pdf">ParticipACTION’s Expert Statement on Physical Activity and Brain Health for Children and Youth</a></p><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Physical_activity_benefits.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Physical_activity_benefits.jpgPhysical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeingFalse

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