Pre-schoolers should spend at least 180 minutes (3 hours) a day doing a variety of physical activities spread throughout the day, including active and outdoor play. The 180 minutes should include at least 60 minutes (1 hour) of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity.
- Get active every day - find an activity they enjoy, such as sports or walking to school
- Aim to give them a healthy, balanced diet that includes fruit and vegetables, starchy foods, protein and dairy or dairy alternatives
- Encourage a healthy attitude to eating – you can be a good role model by staying active and eating healthily yourself
Useful links:
Click on the links below to find advice and age-appropriate exercise recommendations for your child with a particular focus on developing milestones and life skills.
Getting outdoors and going on walks or to the park is another great way to help your child keep active.
Encourage them to play outside, in the garden, with friends or consider taking them to the local swimming pool.
- Lancashire County Council - See ‘what’s on’ for a range of local events that might help to keep your child more active and support you in doing so
- Bertie Bees Football - ‘Berties Bee’s’ football sessions for 18 month to 3 year olds or ‘Bertie’s football stars’ for children age 3-10
- Nile Wilson Gymnastics - ‘Stay and play’ sessions for children under 5, ‘tiny tumblers’ for children 18 months to 3 years or ‘little flippers’ for children age 3 to 4
- Gymfinity Kids, Blackburn - Pre-school gymnastics sessions for children age 2-4. Free taster session
- Hyndburn Leisure - Pre-school gymnastics sessions for children age 3-6
- Little Kickers - Guided football sessions from children age 18 months to 8 years
- Rugby Tots - Group rugby sessions for children over 2 years old
Please note
It is important to remember that this resource contains general advice for an active, healthy lifestyle. Please consider the individual needs of your child, including their personal preferences, and adapt accordingly.
Your physiotherapist may have recommended some specific exercises for you to do. It is important that you do these alongside following these recommendations for an active, healthy lifestyle.