Sport and Recreation Alliance Map Reveals Alarming Picture of Childhood Inactivity

Posted: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:17

Sport and Recreation Alliance Map Reveals Alarming Picture of Childhood Inactivity

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has revealed an activity map which shows the alarming number of children and young people who fail to meet minimum recommended levels of activity in England.

Across the country 82% of children are not active for at least one hour per day, the guidance provided by the Chief Medical Officer.

In areas such as Sheffield, Sunderland, Wolverhampton and Westminster – this rate rises towards, and over, 90%.

Tags: DCMS, Health, Physical Activity, Policy, School Sport, Sport, sport policy