Updated on:
August 19, 2026
By:
Pushpa Prakash
Why is Physical Activity Important For Child Development
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Physical activity helps young children build strong muscles and bones, sharpen their thinking, manage their emotions, and make friends. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children under 5 get at least 180 minutes of physical activity each day, while children aged 5 and older should engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. For preschoolers in Abu Dhabi, that can mean anything from a scooter ride at the park to a game of tag at nursery. If you've ever watched a three-year-old run in circles for no reason at all, you already know something scientists took years to prove: kids are wired to move. That running-in-circles habit isn't wasted energy. It's brain-building, muscle-building, confidence-building work, and it happens to look a lot like fun. Let's break...