Physical activity in families
We have developed three resources to help families plan physical activity together. They have been co-designed with children, parents and other advisors.
Some children and parents/carers are not active often. These resources tell them more about being active together and how to plan activities together so everyone can have fun. There is also a plan for you to download and complete.
Research tells us being active together is a partnership. Children, as well as parents/carers, can help plan what to do. Having a say is important in helping children and parents/ carers join in.
Our researchers, Kate, Rod and Kristen hope you find some fun ways to use the resources together.
Doing Physical Activity Together
This booklet advises families about the social, developmental, physical, mood and brain gains of being active together, and some ideas to try.
Planning Physical Activity Together
Information to support families to make a plan for doing physical activity together.
Your plan
Download a copy of this template and fill in your plan. You might like to put it on the fridge to remind you and keep you on track.
We would like your feedback!
We are keen to hear what you think about the resources. Your feedback and suggestions will inform future updates and the creation of physical activity resources.
What resources support regional children and parents to be active together?
Families living in rural and regional Australia sometimes wait months to see health workers. There are few resources to help families while they are waiting to be seen. Being active helps children who are neuro and developmentally diverse.
Information about the study
Check out this infographic about the co-design study.
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Research publications related to this study chevron_right
Engaging with children and adolescents: A systematic review of participatory methods and approaches in research informing the development of health resources and interventions
https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/engaging-with-children-and-adolescents-a-systematic-review-of-parSocial exercise interventions for children who have complex developmental needs: A systematic review
https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/social-exercise-interventions-for-children-who-have-complex-develWhat are the drivers of cross-generational physical activity? Exploring the experiences of children and parents
https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/what-are-the-drivers-of-cross-generational-physical-activity-explExploring cross-generational physical activity: Who are the gatekeepers?
https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/exploring-cross-generational-physical-activity-who-are-the-gate-kCross-generational physical activity: Surveys of children and parents
https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/cross-generational-physical-activity-surveys-of-children-and-pare