Sporting Aid

Today we're proud to launch our latest Class of 2035 Report, warning that unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity among children, this generation will face poorer health, lower happiness and reduced life chances over the next decade and beyond. 📈 Furthermore, by 2035, if current trends continue: · Almost half (48%) of children will spend three hours or more on screens for entertainment each day, up from 34% in 2025. · More than a third (34%) will fail to be active for even 30 minutes a day, well short of the UK’s Chief Medical Officers’ guidance of 60 active minutes. · Obesity and mental health disorders are projected to increase significantly, with more than 180,000 children (24%) classified as clinically obese by 2035. · Annual Type 2 diabetes diagnoses in children will double, reaching 500 new cases each year. · Schools will see declining attendance, engagement, and belonging among the least active pupils. It's clear that we need to take urgent action to ensure that these statistics don't become a reality for future generations. Read the full report here: youthsporttrust.org/research… #ClassOf35