The Public Health Agency reports that children and young people are moving less, with sedentary behavior increasing in all age groups. Movement is crucial for health, well-being, and the ability to cope with school, according to official sources. In Fors outside Avesta, the preschool Triangeln organizes activities every day to increase children's heart rate and get them moving.
Research indicates that one should raise the heart rate for one hour per day, and children are at the preschool for 6-8 hours per day. According to SVT Nyheter, Alexandra Hållén noted that research recommends raising the heart rate one hour daily, and with children present for 6-8 hours, the preschool sees it as essential to incorporate such activities. The specific activities used by Triangeln to increase heart rate remain unclear, as does the number of children participating.
Research says that one should raise the heart rate one hour per day, the children are here 6-8 hours per day, so how else will they get it in if we don't do it.
The exact impact on health and school performance, along with whether similar initiatives exist in other preschools or schools in the region, is not detailed. Long-term trends in physical activity among children and young people, as tracked by the Public Health Agency, have not been specified.