Personal Stories: Harold
Harold, an active 7-year-old, does many types of physical activities. During physical education class, he jumps rope, does gymnastics and sit-ups. During recess, he plays on the playground, runs and climbs. Harold also likes to play soccer, tag, and ride his bike with friends and family.
Here is what a week in Harold’s active life looks like. Notice that his schedule includes at least 60 minutes of activity each day, with vigorous aerobic activity on four days of the week. He also gets four days of muscle strengthening and four days of bone strengthening throughout the week.
Monday
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Activity
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Amount of Time
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Vigorous
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Muscle
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Bone
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Walks to and from school |
20 minutes
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Plays actively with family |
20 minutes
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Jumps rope |
10 minutes
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Gymnastics |
10 minutes
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Total Time |
1 hour
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Tuesday
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Activity
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Amount of Time
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Vigorous
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Muscle
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Bone
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Walks to and from school |
20 minutes
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Plays on playground |
25 minutes
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Climbs on playground equipment |
15 minutes
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Total Time |
1 hour
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Wednesday
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Activity
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Amount of Time
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Vigorous
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Muscle
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Bone
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Walks to and from school |
20 minutes
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Plays actively with friends |
25 minutes
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Jumps rope |
10 minutes
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Runs |
5 minutes
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Does sit-ups |
2 minutes
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Total Time |
1 hour, 2 minutes
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Thursday
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Activity
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Amount of Time
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Vigorous
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Muscle
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Bone
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Plays actively with family |
30 minutes
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Plays soccer |
30 minutes
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Total Time |
1 hour
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Friday
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Activity
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Amount of Time
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Vigorous
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Muscle
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Bone
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Walks to and from school |
20 minutes
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Plays actively with friends |
25 minutes
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Rides bike |
15 minutes
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Total Time |
1 hour
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Saturday
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Activity
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Amount of Time
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Vigorous
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Muscle
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Bone
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Plays on playground |
30 mintues
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Climbs on playground equipment |
15 minutes
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Rides bikes |
15 minutes
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Total Time |
1 hour
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Sunday
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Activity
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Amount of Time
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Vigorous
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Muscle
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Bone
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Plays on playground |
10 minutes
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Plays soccer |
40 minutes
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Plays tag with family |
10 minutes
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Total Time |
1 hour
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- Page last reviewed: June 4, 2015
- Page last updated: June 4, 2015
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