Get Active
Regular participation in physical activity can have a big impact on public health. In order to gain the benefits:
Children and young people should achieve a total of at least 60 minutes of at least moderate intensity physical activity each day. At least twice a week this should include activities to include bone health, muscle strength and flexibility.
Adults should achieve a total of at least 30 minutes of at least moderate intensity physical activity a day on five or more days a week.
Why not check out the Sports pages to see what kind of physical activity is available in County Durham?
You can use the IMPACT database to find activities in your area. Most activities are free, but some may require a small fee.
You can:
- Use the directory to search for activities and opportunities in your local community
- Find and print information about the activities and opportunities
The directory enables you to search for and download information on a range of opportunities and activities including:
- physical activity
- arts and creativity
- learning
- volunteering
- mutual aid
- befriending and self-help
- support with benefits
- support with debt
- legal advice
- help with parenting
Activity Finder
If you're looking for details of what's on offer at your local leisure centre or at other centres and venues across the county then Durham County Council's activity finder can help. Whether it's racket sports or team sports, mind and body or aerobics, holiday time or term time you can search by type and location to find an activity suitable for you whatever your age or ability.
Visit the activity finder
Are you 13 or over?
Want to try something new? Have a look at the Get Out There website for fun things to do.
On the website you will find activities which are from sources such as Durham County Council, the community, the voluntary sector and private sector organisations. These can be things such as classes at your local leisure centre, film making workshops or events on at your local youth centre.
You can find information on the date and time of a particular event or activity, the location shown on a user friendly map, the facility to enquire online about the activity or how to contact the organisation for more information. There is also regular blogs updating young people on the latest Get Out There news, the prizes that are up for grabs and any new opportunities that are available. Young people also get the opportunity to add their views by posting comments, suggesting activities or taking part in positive activities surveys.
Visit the Get Out There website
What's On 4 Me?
What's On 4 Me? provides a list of local opportunities and activities taking place across County Durham.
Visit the What's On 4 Me? website
Over the next four years, Take to the Streets will be hosting a network of events up and down the country with something for everyone - from running to walking, swimming to dance displays and even gym challenges.
Having an event in the diary means that you're committed - and motivated - to keep on going. And the more you train, the more you'll want to train. As you prepare, you get better. And as you get better, you get fitter. Being part of a big event can give you the encouragement you need to succeed.
The goal is to get two million Brits involved in big events between now and then. So get fit, enjoy yourself and help save lives at the same time - with dozens of sponsored events you'll be helping yourself and others and raise millions of pounds for charity by 2012.
There's an activity for all ages and abilities - all that matters is that you get involved.