Originally published in TEACH Magazine, September/October 2018 Issue
The Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines recommend that children aged 5 to 17 accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day. A recent ParticipACTION report found that only 35 percent of kids in this age group meet that goal. It is important to encourage kids to move and develop an understanding of health and fitness that will carry on into adulthood. Here are some apps that can help kids reach that physical activity target.
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