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Physical Activity
Recommendations
Physical inactivity is identified as the fourth leading (6% of deaths
globally) risk factor for global mortality (World Health Organisa-
tion, 2010). Physical inactivity, non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
and general health problems of the population are rising world-
wide. Following recommendations from World Health Organization
(2010), all children aged 5–17 years should be participating in a vari-
ety of physical activities that support natural development, are en-
joyable and safe. Recommendations include play, games and sports,
active transportation, recreation, physical education, planned exer-
cise, school and community activities.
Children aged 5–17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes
of moderate- to vigorous-intensity (MVPA) physical activity per day,
what is more than 60 minutes provides additional health benefits.
Most of the physical activities should be aerobic (World Health Or-
ganisation, 2010). Examples of MVPA include basketball, racquet
sports, soccer, dance, swimming laps, skating, brisk walking, jog-
ging, stair climbing, strength training, cross-country skiing and cyc-
ling.
Europe
The European recommendations are based primarily on the recom-
mendations of the World Health Organisation (World Health Organ-
isation, 2002), which are not completely adequate for the European
population since 40–60% of the people of Europe lead a sedentary
life (EUPAG, 2008). Many of State Members of the European Uni-
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Recommendations
Physical inactivity is identified as the fourth leading (6% of deaths
globally) risk factor for global mortality (World Health Organisa-
tion, 2010). Physical inactivity, non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
and general health problems of the population are rising world-
wide. Following recommendations from World Health Organization
(2010), all children aged 5–17 years should be participating in a vari-
ety of physical activities that support natural development, are en-
joyable and safe. Recommendations include play, games and sports,
active transportation, recreation, physical education, planned exer-
cise, school and community activities.
Children aged 5–17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes
of moderate- to vigorous-intensity (MVPA) physical activity per day,
what is more than 60 minutes provides additional health benefits.
Most of the physical activities should be aerobic (World Health Or-
ganisation, 2010). Examples of MVPA include basketball, racquet
sports, soccer, dance, swimming laps, skating, brisk walking, jog-
ging, stair climbing, strength training, cross-country skiing and cyc-
ling.
Europe
The European recommendations are based primarily on the recom-
mendations of the World Health Organisation (World Health Organ-
isation, 2002), which are not completely adequate for the European
population since 40–60% of the people of Europe lead a sedentary
life (EUPAG, 2008). Many of State Members of the European Uni-
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