Is Your Child Getting Enough Exercise After School?

Young children need to get plenty of exercise to help them grow and develop strong bodies. An after-hours program that includes physical activity can help with that. According to the Noah Webster Educational Foundation, the nation has more than 32,000 private academies. Many offer excellent after school programs that help keep students occupied while having fun and getting some exercise. Here are some signs that indicate your child isn’t incorporating enough movement into their evenings.

Plays Video Games After School

Many students have some downtime when they first get home from school. If your child spends time at the computer or playing video games after class, they may not be getting enough exercise. You can limit the time that they spend playing video games to free up more time for activities, like riding a bicycle, shooting baskets, or swimming in the family pool.

Snacks on Candy and Soft Drinks

A child who goes home and seeks out lots of sweets and soda may find that they have less energy and less motivation to spend time moving. Enrolling students in an after school program can help keep them busy and focused while giving them more opportunities to learn and socialize. The program is also more likely to provide them with balanced snacks and drinks.

Doesn’t Participate in Sports

Your student doesn’t have to be a star athlete, but participating in sports and other activities requiring physical activity can help with their development. An after hours program can give your child a chance to participate in organized or recreational sports. Whether playing in a basketball league, baseball, or soccer program or enjoying recreational activities, your little one has a better chance of growing up strong and healthy when participating in regular physical activities that are also fun and social.

Has Trouble Sleeping Through the Night

When a child gets a good amount of exercise daily, it’s easier to sleep at night. If your child has trouble falling or staying asleep, a lack of exercise might be part of the problem. Regular movement helps students obtain a full workout that makes the body need rest.

Here at Key Point Academy Brickell, we have an after school program your little one will love. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can help your child maintain movement while having fun!