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Chapel Street, Willington, Crook DL15 0EQ

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Home / Pupils / Get Active – Get Fit! / Bone-strengthening Activity

Bone-strengthening Activity

What counts as bone-strengthening activity?

Bone-strengthening activities produce an impact or tension force on the bones that promotes bone growth and strength.

Examples of bone-strengthening activities suitable for children include:

  • activities that require children to lift their body weight or to work against a resistance
  • jumping and climbing activities, combined with the use of playground equipment and toys
  • games such as hopscotch
  • skipping with a rope
  • walking
  • running
  • gymnastics
  • football
  • basketball
  • tennis
  • squash
  • martial arts

Examples of bone-strengthening activities suitable for young people include:

  • dance
  • aerobics
  • weight-training
  • water-based activities
  • running
  • sports such as gymnastics, football, netball, hockey, badminton and tennis
  • skipping with a rope
  • martial arts

Children and young people should take part in activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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