Regular physical activity can have numerous health benefits, such as supporting healthy growth and development, reducing anxiety, and reducing one’s risk for developing certain health conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents ages 6–17 years should get at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. However, recent studies have shown that only 23.9% of students had fully met these guidelines in 2021, which indicates the general lack of activity among youth and need for action.

Let’s work together to empower youth to take responsibility for their physical health and lead active, healthy lives!

Get Involved:

• Explore tools and resources from Active People, Healthy Nation, a national initiative to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.
• View the National Youth Sports Strategy to learn about actionable ideas that organizations, communities, and policymakers can implement to encourage more participation in youth sports. 
• Share these teen-friendly materials on social media to inspire teens to get active.
• Encourage parents and caregivers to get involved! Share this resource and activity planner to help parents and caregivers understand what kinds of activity teens need to stay healthy and how they can get moving together.