Physical activity is critical for children's quality of life

This research examined the relationship between children’s 24-hour time use and their health-related quality of life. It finds that physical activity matters most to children’s quality of life across all age groups – more so than screen time and sleep.

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Keywords

physical activity , health , wellbeing , physical and mental health for learning , sleep , screen time

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Audience Educators
School level Foundation - Year 1 , Year 2 - Year 4 , Year 5 - Year 6 , Year 7 - Year 9 , Year 10 - Year 12
Learning areas Health and Physical Education

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