HOW TO MOTIVATE HONG KONG PRIMARY CHILDREN TO DO EXERCISE IN LEISURE TIME EFFECTIVELY (Coursework Sample)

HOW TO MOTIVATE HONG KONG PRIMARY CHILDREN TO DO EXERCISE IN LEISURE TIME EFFECTIVELY

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Exercise is imperative when it comes to growth in children. It contributes to overall body growth, which is both on the emotional as well as body growth, as it even boosts the functioning of the mind, enhancing academic prowess. Children in Hong Kong have been observed to be lax, especially in the manner of how they make use of their leisure time. Leisure time is important, and most parents do not find the urge to motivating their children to engage in leisure effectively. As a result, children use their leisure time in whatever befits them, to the point that they end up not exercising, yet active lifestyle is deemed important for growth, as it is by such that the children end up being active adults. Lack of physical exercise can be injurious to their growth, as it leads to high sedentary behaviors and obesity. According to Smith et al. (2016), having an optimization in physical activity by children is important in the attenuation of chronic disease incidences. (p.20) Parents are crucial when it comes to shaping the behavior of their children (Ha et al., 2019, p 218). There are several strategies that can be used to help children exercise effectively during their leisure time.