It is possible to be both physically active (meet physical activity recommendations) and sedentary (spending large parts of the day sitting), as well as to be physically inactive (not meet recommendations) and non-sedentary (i.e. job requires standing or moving most of the time).
Spending too much time being sedentary has its own associated health risks regardless of your level of physical activity. As much as possible, limit or break up periods of sedentary time and be aware and in control of screen habits.
Background information
- Sitting less - BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre and Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
International recommendations
- International school-related sedentary behaviour recommendations - Sedentary Behaviour Research Network (SBRN)
Resources
- How to keep screen time in check - Active for Life
- Imagine sitting less everyday - Alberta Health Services
- Key statistics and facts - ParticipACTION
- Screen time and the young child (PDF) - Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
- Sedentary behaviour in schools: An infographic (PDF) - Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada
- The health impacts of screen time guide - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
- Tips for parents to reduce screen time and get into nature (PDF) - Nature Canada