Children’s physical activity returns to pre-pandemic levels

The number of children in Kent and Medway taking the recommended level of physical exercise has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The latest results from Sport England’s “Active Lives Children and Young People Survey”, which covers the 2021-22 academic year, shows that activity levels have recovered. They are now at pre-pandemic levels with more than 14,000…

Pandemic’s effect on physical activity of Kent children

The number of children and young people in Kent meeting government guidelines for physical activity has fallen by more than 14,000 over the last year. The latest results from Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey highlights the on-going impact Covid-19 has had on physical activity levels in Kent. It shows that only…

How Covid–19 has affected physical activity levels in Kent

Nearly 40,000 fewer adults in Kent are meeting government guidelines for physical activity than before the coronavirus pandemic. To help address this reduction, Kent Sport has announced a new fund to help groups and clubs with their efforts to increase public participation. The latest results from Sport England’s Active Lives Adults Survey, highlight the on-going…