Why getting active with children is good for parents too

Reducing obesity, improving wellbeing, increasing engagement in learning – the benefits of getting children involved in physical activity are wide ranging and well documented. But a recent project in Wales suggests that there are also positive physical and wellbeing outcomes for parents who get involved with their children’s activities.

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Open Research Online (The Open University)
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2025-01-28
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Physical Education and Pedagogy
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Why getting active with children is good for parents too

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Physical Education and Pedagogy
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Why getting active with children is good for parents too

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Abstract

Reducing obesity, improving wellbeing, increasing engagement in learning – the benefits of getting children involved in physical activity are wide ranging and well documented. But a recent project in Wales suggests that there are also positive physical and wellbeing outcomes for parents who get involved with their children’s activities.

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