Outdoor recreation for children

Importance of outdoor recreation in children and adolescents

Quarantines have prevented minors from enjoying something as central to childhood as playing, interacting with other children, running, and practicing outdoor recreation. Confinement has made them increase the use of screens (TV, computers, video games) and sedentary lifestyle.

Physical activity, play, and time for outdoor recreation are essential in the growth and development process of children and adolescents, because it allows them to adopt healthier lifestyles in the future, and also because it helps their mental health and cognitive development. Read more about Importance of outdoor recreation in children and adolescents