Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder temperatures will soon take hold across much of the country. For parents and teachers caring for children in early grades, that means going ...

Youth sports can be a valuable experience for many children that helps them grow into confident and capable young adults.

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Years of research tell us there are many influences on young people’s physical activity (PA), including psychological, social, educational, and environmental. Researchers have evaluated interventions ...

Children have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Channeling that energy into something positive can benefit kids’ minds and bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends various amounts of ...

Children should be encouraged to be physically active, beginning at birth, through daily exposure to structured, age-appropriate activities that develop their motor skills and enhance their aptitude ...

Physical exercise is an essential requirement for maintaining wellness in both adult, and child populations. Physical exercise enhances cardiovascular health, muscle strength and bone density, while ...

Strong bones need more than workouts; they need less sitting. A sweeping review shows that across all ages, even light daily ...

College of Education Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Professor of Physical Education, University of South Carolina When I noticed my 12-year-old son was spending about seven hours a day ...

Spot quiz: What is the only subject in school that engages a child’s mind, body, and spirit, promotes their physical and emotional health, helps them to learn better and cultivates the character they ...

Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder temperatures will soon take hold across much of the country. For parents and teachers caring for children in early grades, that means going ...