Holidays are for fun, but fitness shouldn’t disappear with the school bell.
Staying active over the break supports your child’s physical, mental and social development.
Use it or lose it.
Five reasons to keep moving
- Keep their fitness. Gains in endurance and strength fade quickly. As a coach, I can tell which children haven’t stayed active: they tire easily and struggle to match their pre-holiday stamina.
- Boost mood and wellbeing. Exercise releases endorphins, lifts mood, reduces stress and improves sleep and self-esteem.
- Build friendships. Team sports, camps or playing out with friends develop communication, teamwork and leadership.
- Try something new. Holidays are ideal for discovering new sports, and camps make that easy.
- Sharpen the mind. Regular exercise improves focus, memory and decision-making, so children return to school ready to learn.
The one-hour goal
Children should be active for at least an hour a day, but only 45% meet that target (Sport England, 2024).
The bottom line: staying active goes beyond beating boredom. It lays the foundations for a healthy, lifelong active lifestyle without losing the gains made at school.
How BHSports can help
We run fun, structured, player-centred camps plus 1-to-1 and small group sessions for all ages and abilities. Your child gets fitter, makes friends and learns teamwork, communication and leadership.
References
- Sport England (2024). Children’s activity levels remain stable but significant and sustained action required. sportengland.org