Recent research has indicated that children’s fitness levels in the UK are falling faster than anywhere else in the world. Global fitness levels in the past decade have fallen on average 4%; however, shocking statistics reveal the figure for the UK is 8%.
In a running test, the average 1998 10 year old would beat 95% of their peers today.
Although children are routinely monitored to combat obesity, no such assessment takes place for fitness levels. Both issues are of major concern and must be addressed.
The Childhood Health – Fit for the Future conference invites all professionals working with children to hear expert opinions as to how to improve the wellbeing of the next generation.