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Turn Your Child’s “Play Time” into EXERCISE Time

Parents . Turn Your Child’s “Play Time” into EXERCISE Time. Heidi Avrov. But Isn’t my child healthy?. E ndless energy… but are they using it effectively? 30 minutes of recess a day isn’t enough Games are played indoors and not as active Wii doesn’t provide an adequate form of exercise.

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Turn Your Child’s “Play Time” into EXERCISE Time

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  1. Parents... Turn Your Child’s“Play Time”intoEXERCISETime Heidi Avrov

  2. But Isn’t my child healthy? • Endless energy… but are they using it effectively? • 30 minutes of recess a day isn’t enough • Games are played indoors and not as active • Wii doesn’t provide an adequate form of exercise

  3. Turn the TV OFF! • Children are inactive for hours while on the TV, computer, or video games • Mindless snacking • Never go outdoors

  4. Too much time on electronics leads to… • Obesity • Lack of focus in school • Diminished social skills • Behavior Problems • Sleep Problems • Violence

  5. Kids & Electronics • Children ages 8 to 18 are averaging 7 ½ hours of entertainment media per day (Morin, 2014). American Academy of Pediatrics Recommend: • No more than 2 hours of electronics a day for school-aged students • Less than an hour for preschool children!

  6. How to Get Your Child Away from the Electronics • Set Safety Rules • Look at the ratings of TV programs and video games • No chatting with strangers online • Set Limits • “No texting at the dinner table” • Parental Timer on Computer • Give them a Choice • Either one hour on the computer, TV, or video game each day

  7. Now… How Do I Actually Get My Child To Exercise? It starts with YOU!

  8. Limit time on cell phone, iPad, computer, ect. • Be excited about exercising • Make being healthy seem fun!

  9. How much exercise do children actually need? • Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day! • Aerobic Activity • Muscle Strengthening • Bone Strengthening

  10. Aerobic Activity • Should make up the bulk of your child’s exercise • Moderate Intensity • Ex: Brisk Walking • Vigorous Intensity • Ex: Running Make sure your child does Vigorous Intensity Aerobic Activity at least 3 times a week!

  11. Muscle Strengthening • Gymnastics • Push Ups • Sit Ups • At least 3 days a week!

  12. Bone Strengthening • Activities with impact • Jumping Rope • Running • At least 3 days a week

  13. Choose Age Appropriate Activities • Young Children: • Tag, Hop Scotch, Jogging, Skipping • Older Children: • Sports Related Activities • Begin Light Weight Lifting

  14. Get The Entire Family Involved • Kids look up to their parents and siblings • Everyone should be eager to play and exercise together!

  15. Great Activities Your Family Can Try:

  16. Click the Link below to see a great workout video designed for families to do together! Fitness Blender – Kids’ Workout

  17. Benefits of Your Child Exercising Regularly • Maintain a healthy weight • Decrease chance of developing: • High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol • Type II Diabetes • Better social skills • Less injury prone • Better grades

  18. Thanks for watching!

  19. References • http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/children.html • http://discipline.about.com/od/establishingrules/a/Kids-And-Electronics-The-Importance-Of-Establishing-Rules-To-Limit-Screen-Time.htm

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