Active Parents Active Kids has been selected as a landmark project to tackle challenges facing sports and physical activity due to Covid-19.
Rachel Beacher
The Sport Switzerland 2020 study reported it takes dads at least five years – and mums 15 – to become as active as they were before their baby.
The most significant factor in whether children are physically active is the example set by their parents, says a leading sports scientist.
Parents who play sports with their children are three times more likely to have multi-sport children and do recommended levels of exercise.