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More Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole children getting recommended exercise than before the pandemic


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Published in Health and Fitness on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 8:43 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • A higher proportion of children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are getting enough exercise than before the pandemic, new figures show.

The article from MSN discusses a study by Active Lives Children and Young People, which found that more children in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) are meeting the recommended exercise levels than before the onset of the global health crisis. Specifically, the percentage of children achieving at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily has increased from 47% in the 2017-2018 academic year to 51% in the 2022-2023 academic year. This improvement is attributed to initiatives like the BCP Council's Active Travel Challenge, which encourages walking, cycling, and scooting to school, and the BCP Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, which provides free activities during school holidays. Despite these gains, the figures still fall short of the national average, highlighting ongoing efforts to promote physical activity among the youth in the region.

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