Did you know that an inactive child's brain does not develop as well as an active child's?
Fewer than one in five children (ages 0-5) in the UK are moving enough to stay healthy and in England, over 20% of children are overweight or obese by age five.
The Chief Medical Officer recommends children 0-5 should be physically active for at least 3 hours per day.
Inactivity in childhood can lead to serious health problems later in life, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes
This World Children’s Day, let’s change that. Help ensure every child gets the physical activity they need
We need your support to spread the word and encourage parents, carers, and educators to take proactive steps.
Support your child to be a Healthy Mover today. #HealthyMovers
What you can do to help...
Healthy Movers at Home
Get moving! Download our Healthy Movers at Home resources for easy, mobile-friendly ideas to help your little ones move, play, and grow every day.
The PDF also includes a list of the equipment you will require for each activity.
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Share Mo's Message
Sir Mo Farah, alongside fellow sporting icons including Hannah Cockroft, Adam Peaty, Bianca Williams, Max Whitlock, Keely Hodgkinson, Georgia Bell, Nathan Maguire, and Sarah Storey, are calling on the UK government to prioritise children's physical activity for a healthier future.
"We want our legacy to be for every child in the UK to have an active start in life," writes Sir Mo. "By getting more children active in the early years and at every stage of childhood, we can break down barriers to opportunity and create the healthiest and happiest generation of children ever in Britain."
Show your support for Mo by sharing his message on social media and tag your local MP. Every voice counts in the journey to a healthier future. You can find your local MP and their social media contact through this link.
Download the message
Read the letter
Encourage Early Years Providers
Help create an active start for all children. Encourage your Early Years provider to explore our Healthy Movers programme and bring daily activity to life.
Find out more about Healthy Movers
“Getting kids moving early is one of the most important things we can do for their health and happiness. By starting early, we're setting them up for a lifetime of feeling good, both mentally and physically."
Joe Wicks, The Body Coach
“Encouraging movement and play in the early years can transform a child’s physical and mental health, supporting their emotional development and giving them the best start in life.”
Dr Radha Modgil, Youth Sport Trust Health and Wellbeing Champion
“As an athlete and parent, I know the foundations of a healthy and active life start early. This film is a powerful reminder that encouraging movement from a young age can have a lasting impact on a child’s future wellbeing. We owe it to our youngest generation to make physical activity a priority.”
Maggie Alphonsi MBE, England Rugby World Cup Winner
“Supporting our children to be active from the very start isn’t just about today; it’s about setting them up for lifelong wellbeing. Every child should have the chance to enjoy being active, not only to improve their physical health but to strengthen their confidence, friendships, and overall happiness.”
Bianca Williams, Olympic Silver Medallist and Youth Sport Trust Athlete Mentor
Mo's Mission
Four-time Olympic Champion Sir Mo Farah CBE, National School Sport Champion for the Youth Sport Trust charity, has launched Mo’s Mission to empower more children in the UK to be physically active. He wants all children and young people to get 60 minutes a day of PE, sport and play.
You can make your pledge to Mo’s Mission by filling out our form and downloading your 60 minutes a day active tracker to keep track of your daily activity and encourage others to do the same!
Join us and make your pledge today!
Tag us in your progress, @YouthSportTrust on social media using #MosMission