在澳洲杭特地区, 多数儿童虽有运动参与, 却达不到体力活动指引, In Australia’s Hunter region, most children don’t meet physical activity guidelines despite some sports participation, prompting research into engaging, movement-based learning programs.

在亨特地区,每三名儿童中只有不到一名符合国家体育活动准则,专家们指出,屏幕时间和定居习惯不断增加是主要障碍,在女童和青少年中尤其如此。 In the Hunter region, fewer than one in three children meet national physical activity guidelines, with experts citing rising screen time and sedentary habits as key barriers, especially among girls and teens. 尽管70%的人参加有组织的体育活动,但大多数每周只参加一次,没有达到每日建议。 Despite 70% participation in organized sports, most engage only once a week, falling short of daily recommendations. 来自纽卡斯尔大学的研究人员,包括Narelle Eather和Phil Morgan,正在研究如何通过以儿童为中心的方案促进参与,例如EMU,这是联邦资助的Play Well倡议的一部分,该倡议把运动与学习结合起来,以改善享受和长期参与。 Researchers from the University of Newcastle, including Narelle Eather and Phil Morgan, are studying ways to boost engagement through child-centered programs like EMU, part of the federally funded Play Well initiative, which integrates movement with learning to improve enjoyment and long-term participation.