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Young peoplePhysical activity patterns– children and young peopleThese fact sheets pull together the latest statistics onchildren and young people’s physical activity levels toprovide a picture of how active they are. Statistics comefrom sources such as the Health Survey for England,National Travel Survey and National Hands-Up Survey.These resources are designed for practitioners andprofessionals who want an overview of the facts. They canbe used to make the case for physical activity interventions.Fact SheetFact SheetThese fact sheets include information on:• general physical activity trends• travel to school• provision of PE and sport in schools• sedentary behaviour.There are currently three fact sheets available coveringphysical activity patterns in England, Scotland and Wales.Download: Physical activity patterns – children and young people in EnglandDownload: Physical activity patterns – children and young people in ScotlandDownload: Physical activity patterns – children and young people in WalesComing soon… information booklets for parents outlining the new physicalactivity guidelines and how they can help their children meet them will bepublished soon. Keep an eye on the BHFNC website www.bhfactive.org.ukfor more information.Costs Physical of activity patternsChildren and young people in EnglandPhysical InactivityMaking physical activity a priorityFact SheetCosts Physical of activity patternsChildren and young people in ScotlandPhysical InactivityMaking physical activity a priorityCosts Physical of activity patternsChildren and young people in WalesPhysical InactivityMaking physical activity a priorityNational Physical ActivityAudit of Children’s Centresand NurseriesThis BHFNC report outlines the findings of our NationalPhysical Activity Audit of Children’s Centres and Nurseries.With support from Together for Children and the National DayNurseries Association the audit examined the physical activityprovision for the under fives in Children’s Centresand a sample of day care nurseries across the UK.The aims of the audit were to:• establish a picture of current provision• identify ways in which the BHFNC can support Children’sCentres to improve and expand on their delivery ofphysical activity• highlight innovation and good practice.The findings of this audit are now helping to inform the BHFNC’s future work around early years.Download: National Physical Activity Audit of Children’s Centres and Nurseries2