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Exercise

Physical activity of moderate intensity promotes wellbeing, physical and mental health, prevents disease, improves quality of life and has economic, social and cultural benefits.

This section provides information on the physical activity of children and young people.

Percentage of children who reported being physically active for at least 60 minutes per day on more than four days per week
Percentage of children who reported being physically active for at least 60 minutes per day on more than four days per week
Percentage of children aged 10-17 by social class who reported being physically active for at least 60 minutes per day on more than four days per week

This data is one of the indicators measured as part of Ireland’s child poverty target.

 

Social class is determined by inclusion in the following social class groups (introduced in 1996 by the CSO), which are defined on the basis of occupation:

  • High (SC 1-2): Social Class I (Professional) and Social Class II (Managerial)
  • Middle (SC 3-4): Social Class III (Non-manual) and Social Class IV (Skilled manual)
  • Low (SC 5-6): Social Class V (Semi-skilled) and Social Class VI (Unskilled)

The highest social class in the household was used.
Percentage of children aged 10-17 by social class who reported being physically active for at least 60 minutes per day on more than four days per week
Physical activity of young people aged 18-24 years
Physical activity of young people aged 18-24 years
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