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Data and learning: Children and young people
Less than one in five young people (between the ages of 5-15) are moving for 60 minutes every day. It’s important to build positive attitudes around physical activity early in life to act as the foundation for a healthy life. Families, particularly parents and care-givers, play a big role in shaping children’s attitudes and behaviours toward physical activity. Here you will find the latest research related to the physical activity and sport levels, motivations and barriers of children and young people.
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In Rochdale just 44.9% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
In Stockport just 37.9% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost six in ten are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.
In Trafford just 43.1% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost six in ten are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.
In Wigan just 53.3% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost half are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.
49.3% of children and young people in Greater Manchester meet Chief Medical Officer guidelines and achieve an average of 60 minutes or more of physical activity a day. Whilst 28.7% are failing to achieve 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
New research has highlighted the link between sedentary behaviour during adolescence and depression whilst highlighting the need for people of all ages to move more.