Black children missing out most on physical activity in England, survey finds

Activity levels have fallen and existing inequalities have widened during pandemic, says Sport England

Black children are the least likely to be physically active, according to Sport England, which found the pandemic is continuing to have a negative effect on children’s engagement with sport and physical activity.

In its latest survey of activity levels among children and young people, 36% of black boys met healthy guidelines for physical activity, compared with 45% of all boys. This was mainly because they were twice as likely to come from less affluent families living in deprived areas with less access to outdoor space, the report said.

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isototo
isototo
10 months ago

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Paus4d
Paus4d
8 months ago

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