Physical Activity - Recommendations from the Directorate of Health

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Children and adolescents with disabilities are a diverse group with different abilities. With appropriate regular physical activity, motor and social development can be enhanced, and skills and quality of life can be increased. Physical activity on any scale positively affects health and well-being, even if the recommendations are not met.

Children and adolescents should limit their sedentary time. Exchanging sedentary time with physical activity of any intensity, including low intensity, positively affects health.

• All children with disabilities should regularly engage in physical activity

• For at least 60 minutes a day on average, the physical activity should be moderate to vigorous

• At least 3 days a week, vigorous activities that strengthen muscles and bones should be included