National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
Download: National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults from the Department of Health and Ageing web site.
- Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience.
- Be active every day in as many ways as you can.
- Put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days.
- If you can, also enjoy some regular, vigorous exercise for extra health and fitness.
Australia's Physical Activity Recommendations for Children and Youth
Download: Australia's Physical Activity Recommendations for Children and Youth from the Department of Health and Ageing web site
Recommendation 1: Children and youth should participate in at least 60 minutes (and up to several hours) of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity every day.
Recommendation 2: Children and youth should not spend more than two hours a day using electronic media for entertainment (e.g. TV, computer games, Internet), particularly during daylight hours.
Children are defined as those attending primary school (roughly ages 5-12 years). Youth are defined as those attending secondary school (roughly ages 12-18 years).