Children aged 5-12 need 60 minutes of physical activity every day and statistics show Queensland children are not reaching recommended levels.
Griffith University researchers have uncovered the most effective strategies that can be used to encourage kids to walk to school.
Bo Pang, research fellow and PHD candidate for Social Marketing @ Griffith, said the benefits of active school travel (AST) are manifold.
“We know that active school travel is good for kids delivering health benefits. What we don’t think about is that active school travel offers so much more. It is free, convenient and importantly it delivers social benefits for children including the friends travelled with and the opportunity to build independence,” he explained.
“On top of these benefits, studies show that active school travel improves students’ performance in classrooms. Students who walk, scoot or cycle to school are more prepared and are ready to learn.”
The number of children walking to school has
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