In an effort to reduce the risk of developing serious illnesses later in life, experts recommend that children aged five to 18 should be physically active for at least one hour a day (www.nhs.uk/change4life/pages/get-going-every-day.aspx).
At school, there are endless opportunities to help promote increased activity for children. Jamie Makopa, sports science specialist at Sovereign Play Equipment, lists his top tips:
For more help on getting children active, call 01702 291129 or visit www.sovereignplayequipment.co.uk
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