Physical activity is typically categorized into different intensities Light intensity physical activities for young children
include dressing up in costumes, standing and painting, and slow walking. Moderateto-vigorous
physical activities include running, jumping and playing ball games. These activities happen through structured
physical activities, which include any planned programs like gymnastics or swimming lessons, or through
unstructured physical activities like playing at a playground, dancing or going to the park. Guidelines for physical activity in the
early years focus particularly on facilitated unstructured play and the importance of