When kids enjoy an activity, they want to do more of it. Practicing a skill improves their abilities and helps them feel confident, especially when the effort is noticed and praised. Toddlers (学步的儿童) and preschoolers should play actively several times a day. Children from 6 to 17 years of age should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. This can include free play at home and P.E. at school.
Preschoolers need play and exercise that help them continue to develop important motor skills—kicking or throwing a ball, playing tag or riding a bike with training wheels. Although some sports leagues may be open to kids as young as 4, organized team sports are not recommended until they’re a little older. Preschoolers can’t understand complex rules and often lack the attention span (持续时间) and skills needed to play sports. Instead of playing on a team, they can work on fundamental skills.
With school-age kids spending more time in front of screens, the challenge for parents is to get them to find physical activity they enjoy. This can range from traditional sports like baseball and basketball to biking, hiking, and laying outside. As kids get older, differences in ability and personality become more apparent. That is why it’s important to find an activity that’s right for your children.
Teens have many choices when it comes to being active—from school sports to after-school interests. It’s a good idea to have an exercise plan. Do what you can to make it easy for your teens to exercise by providing transportation and the necessary equipment (including workout clothes). In some cases, the right clothes and shoes night help a shy teen feel comfortable biking or going to the gym.
In addition to a child’s age, it’s important to consider his or her fitness personality. Meanwhile, be active yourself and support your kids’ interests. If you start this early enough, they’ll come to regard the activity as a normal and fun part of your family’s everyday routine.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “This” refer to?A.Free play. | B.Play time. | C.Physical activity. | D.Children’s confidence. |
A.What appropriate sports preschoolers should take. |
B.How to develop kids’ motor skills before school. |
C.Why organized team sports are dangerous to kids. |
D.When preschoolers should start to do sports. |
A.Tell them to turn to traditional sports. | B.Ask them to join in organized team sports. |
C.Play with them when they are out of school. | D.Help them find the sports they are fond of. |
A.Not all the kids are fit for the same sports. |
B.Teens are particular about sports activities. |
C.School-age kids are more active than teens. |
D.Some parents always ignore what their kids like. |