The Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines

Question 1

Infants (up to 5 years)

Answer 1

• 3 hours physical activity per day
• children under 2 years no screen time

Question 2

Children (5-12 years)

Answer 2

• 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day
• at least 3 days per week of muscle and bne strenghening activities
• no more than 2 hours of screen time per day
• break up periods of sitting

Question 3

Young people (13-17 years)

Answer 3

• 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day
• at least 3 days per week of muscle and bne strenghening activities
• no more than 2 hours of screen time per day
• break up periods of sitting

Question 4

Adults (18 - 64 years)

Answer 4

• Be active all, if not most days
• 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate physical activity OR 1.25 to 2.5 hours of vigorous to high physical activity every week.
• muscle strengthening 2x per week
• minimise amount of time prolonged sitting

Question 5

Elderly (65+ years)

Answer 5

• some form of physical activity every day
• 30 minutes of moderate intensity PA on most, if not all days