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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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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 Area Health and Physical Education

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