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WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep
WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep
The overall goal of these World Health Organisation guidelines are to provide recommendations on the amount of time in a 24-hour day that young children, under 5 years of age, should...
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A Movement for Movement – Screen time, physical activity and sleep: a new integrated approach for children by Dr Aric Sigman
A Movement for Movement – Screen time, physical activity and sleep: a new integrated approach for children by Dr Aric Sigman
By the time they finish primary school many children have the highest levels of body fat on record. Rates of child Type 2 diabetes and mental illness are also the...
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Play Builds Children CPPF Statement 2019
Play Builds Children CPPF Statement 2019
Our everyday environments and lifestyles mean that the natural growth and development that occurs when children play isn’t happening. Although children in the UK are now generally taller and heavier,...
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Evidence list, Play builds children, Children’s Play Policy Forum Position Statement, 2019
Evidence list, Play builds children, Children’s Play Policy Forum Position Statement, 2019
The list of robust evidence and research cited in the Play builds children, Children’s Play Policy Forum Position Statement, 2019. Read the statement here: https://dev.playscotland.org/resources/play-builds-children-cppf-statement-2019-2/
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Childsplay Top Ten Tips
Childsplay Top Ten Tips
All parents want the best for their children – and one of the best things is play! All children can play, no matter what their ability. Play isn’t just messing...
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Scottish Home Play Survey – June 2016 – Top Line Summary
Scottish Home Play Survey – June 2016 – Top Line Summary
The 2016 Scottish Home Play Survey gathered the experiences of parents/carers of children aged 8-12 living in Scotland. The survey explored the amount of time children spent playing, the types and variety...
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Objectively Measured Physical Activity Levels of Scottish Children (GUS)
Objectively Measured Physical Activity Levels of Scottish Children (GUS)
This report is an exploration of objectively measured and self-reported physical activity and sedentary levels in Scottish 10-11 year old participants in the longitudinal Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) study....
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What do we know about play GUS PlayBriefing
What do we know about play GUS PlayBriefing
Growing in Scotland and Play Scotland Research Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) collects information about where children play, what they play, who they play with, how often they play, at...
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