Fit Kids

Age-appropriate exercise ideas and sports activities for primary school children. Articles cover dance classes, gymnastics, outdoor games and guidance on daily activity requirements.

A Career in Teaching Exercise to Children

Teaching exercise to children requires qualifications, training and a CRB check, but offers rewarding work in schools and community settings.

Activities for 6-8 Year Olds

Keep your 6-8 year old active and engaged with games, sports, and daily movement habits that build a lifelong love of exercise.

Activities for 9-11 Year Olds

Help your 9-11 year old stay active with sports and games that build fitness, confidence and friendships during these crucial growing years.

Activity Recommendations for 5-12 Year Olds

Help your 5-12 year old stay active with simple, fun activities that fit into your family's routine and boost their health.

Climbing Frames and Other Equipment

Garden climbing frames and swings give kids a fun way to get daily exercise while building strength and staying active outdoors.

Dance and Musical Activity

Dancing and music help young children stay active and happy, whether at home with parents or in community classes.

Fitness Programs and Personal Trainers for Kids

Help your kids build healthy exercise habits through fitness programs, sports, and activities beyond what schools provide.

Fun Facts: How Fast Can We Go?

See how fast humans can swim and cycle, from record-breaking speeds to the physical differences between men and women athletes.

Fun Gadgets to Encourage Exercise

Gadgets like Wii Fit, Nike+iPod and dance mats can help kids and adults stick with exercise by making workouts more fun.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics offers fun and accessible training for kids of all ages, with classes starting as young as two and proper instruction helping prevent injuries.

How Much Exercise Do Kids Need?

Kids need daily exercise for health, but the amount varies by age and should focus on active play rather than formal workouts.

How to Keep Kids Fit on a Sensible Budget

Keep your kids active without breaking the bank using free programs, budget-friendly activities and smart spending tricks.

Is Your Child Doing Enough Exercise?

Most kids in organized sports aren't getting enough exercise despite regular participation, new research shows.

Kids Who Hate Exercise

Help reluctant kids move more by finding activities they'll actually enjoy and weaving movement into daily life.

Running and Kids

Kids run naturally and it's good for them, here's why parents should encourage it instead of always telling them to sit still.

The Walking Bus

A supervised group walk to school that gets kids moving daily while giving parents peace of mind about safety.

Why Children with Close Friends Exercise More

Kids who exercise with close friends stay more active and fit, new research shows.

Yoga for Children

Yoga helps kids reduce stress, build strength and flexibility, and improve their emotional balance through simple, calming exercise.