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The National Physical
Activity Guidelines
Key Concepts
The NPAG are used to clearly define the physical activity requirements to achieve key health benefits
The NPAG aim to promote the importance of PA in our daily lives
Sedentary behaviour guidelines are also included (electronic media)
Children (0-5 Years)
PA Guidelines
0 -1 Years: Floor based activities are encouraged
1 – 3 & 3 – 5 Years: Active every day for at least 3 hours (spread across the day)
2 – 5 Years: Sitting/watching TV/electronic media should be limited to 1 hour per day
Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
0 – 2 Years: No electronic media should be used
0 – 5 years: Should not be kept inactive for more than 1 hour at a time (unless sleeping)
Children 5 – 12 Years
PA Guidelines
At least 60 minutes a day
Up to several hours a day
Moderate to vigorous intensity
All days
Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
No more than 2 hours of electronic media for entertainment
Educational media use is allowed
Youth 12 – 18 Years
PA Guidelines
At least 60 minutes a day
Moderate to vigorous intensity
Every Day
Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
No more than 2 hours of electronic media for entertainment
Educational media use is allowed
Overweigh or Obese Children and Youth
PA Guidelines
More PA that is currently being engaged in
PA prescription should suit the age and stage of development of the child
Adults 18 – 65
PA Guidelines
1. Think of movement as an opportunity not an inconvenience
2. Be active every day in as many ways as you can
3. Put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity PA on most, preferably all days
4. If possible, also enjoy some vigorous activity for extra health and fitness
Older Adults 65+
PA Guidelines
All people (no matter their age, weight, health and abilities) should do some form physical activity
Be active every day in as many ways as possible (a range including strength, flexibility, balance and fitness)
Accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity PA on most, preferably all days
If you’re inactive or staring a new PA, gradually build up to the recommended FIT
Overweight or Obese Adults
PA Guidelines
60 minutes of physical activity per day
Once weight has been lost: 60 – 90 minutes of activity per day to avoid weight regain