Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer says schools are a key vehicle to solving the nation’s inactivity crisis, launching the 31st Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) International Conference at the AIS in Canberra as she welcomed 250 delegates from around the world including, physical education teachers, sport educators, coaches and associated health practitioners.
A report card released by the Active Healthy Kids Australia late last year scored Australia a D-minus for children’s physical activity levels, ranking our nation 32 of 49 countries. Research shows 81% of Australian children are not meeting our physical activity guidelines. “This is not good enough because we know sport and physical activity can play a crucial role in the holistic development of children, putting them on the path to vibrant and productive lives,” Palmer said. “It can impact positively on their physical and mental health, social development, and their ability to learn.”
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