The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all children and adolescents, including non-athletes, get at least ...

Aerobic exercise yields the most benefits, and children should aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate activity a day. It is important to choose the right physical activity for each child.

Kids between 1 to 5 years of age should spend three hours of physical activity including running, dancing and/or skipping. Sixty minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity is recommended for ...

Nationwide, poor children and adolescents are participating far less in sports and fitness activities than their more affluent peers. By Matt Richtel Over the last two decades, technology ...

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital ...

Make it a family affair: encourage physical activity by planning active family outings like hikes, bike rides, or trips to the park to foster a love of exercise in a fun and engaging way.

A new study from researchers at Nottingham Trent University has found that outdoor physical activity significantly enhances ...

Every day, students will attend one sports class and an hour of physical exercise after class, said Wang Jiayi, vice-minister of education, at a press conference.