Technology doesn't have to be the arch enemy of physical activity

There’s no doubt sport is better exercise than playing on PlayStation, but educators say students’ love of technology could actually get them moving again

From video games such as Grand Theft Auto to apps like Snapchat, children are increasingly more likely to spend time staring at a screen rather than playing outside.

It’s a problem that has serious implications for their health and fitness. Reports have linked technology to children becoming weaker and less muscular, while the World Health Organisation has suggested children should significantly decrease the amount of time spent playing computers games to tackle obesity.

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