hen you are stronger and more capable of doing things, you can feel pretty proud - whether you scored the winning goal or hula-hooped for an hour straight. No matter what your child's age, you can help him or her develop the skills and interests that contribute to lifelong fitness. Set a good example by participating in your own fitness program, teach your child the skills you know, and encourage him to develop additional skills.
             The following are the recommended levels of exercise for the appropriate ages
             At this age, children develop their basic movement skills. This is a critical time for laying the foundation that will help your child succeed in sports and fitness later on in life. Emphasize movement in your child's play, incorporating such skills as catching, rolling, bouncing, kicking and tossing a ball; hitting a ball with a bat; jumping; hopping; skipping; and running.
             Children in this age group begin to use basic motor skills to build more complex movements. Bicycling, roller and/or ice s
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