‘Team up to shake up’ this summer with Change4Life

The campaign aims to help children reach the minimum 60 minutes of physical activity they need every day through 10 minute bursts of activity, inspired by Disney characters.

Currently, just 26% of boys and 16% of girls aged five to 15 in the South East meet their recommended 60 minutes of activity every day.

New this summer, the 10 Minute Shake Up campaign gets kids to join one of four Disney teams, including Frozen, Big Hero 6, Monsters and Toy Story. There are lots of new and exciting 10 minute games and activities for children to play to try and help their team win by doing as many Shake Ups as they can.

Kent County Council, Director of Public Health, Andrew ScottClark said:

"It is important to start early to support children's physical and mental health and wellbeing, which is why we are keenly supporting this national PHE campaign in raising the issue of healthy weight and exercise, plus providing information about local support. It is crucial that all resources are tapped, particularly as we tackle childhood obesity across the whole system of services across Kent. Exercise is vital to wellbeing, health and academic achievement; we encourage schools and families with young children, throughout the county to join the 10 Minute Shake Up."

Resources for schools can be downloaded from the PHE Campaigns website.

Contact Details

For further information please contact Kelsi@kent.gov.uk