Youth physical activity during summer holiday

Regular physical activity is crucial for children’s health, but it often declines during out-of-school periods like summer holidays. Children aged 6 to 9 years, experience a significant decrease in overall physical activity during summer holidays, which persisted even after the holidays ended. This underscores the importance of addressing summer holiday trends in physical activity to promote children’s health.

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