Kids who are 6 to 12 years old need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle down the road. It's also a time when kids gain more control over how active they are.
So it's important to give your school-age child as many opportunities as possible to be active, and to make sure your child is involved in a variety of activities, sports, and games that are a good fit for his or her personality, ability, age and interests. Brainstorm together and let your child choose the activities that feels right. Typically kids won't mind a daily dose of fitness, as long as it's fun.
The National Association for Sports and Physical Education recommends that school age children: