• Plan active vacations. When getting away, engage in active pursuits while on vacation, such as hiking, swimming, bicycling, ...

Prior to the pandemic, fewer than one in four children participated in the daily physical-activity requirements recommended by federal and state authorities. School closures and disruptions due to ...

Get ready to shake a leg with the whole family! We know that today's fast-paced life can sometimes swallow us up, and screens can be oh-so-tempting. But what if we turned exercise and movement into ...

The leading organization of pediatricians in the United States recently released a study showing that most children are not getting enough exercise each day. According to the American Academy of ...

Researchers at the University of South Australia found that digital tools such as health apps, fitness trackers and online ...

Nathan Hall receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Melanie Gregg receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Brock University provides funding ...

As the 2023-24 school year begins, it is important to recognize that the impact of the pandemic continues to play out throughout our society, particularly among our youth. Scores in math and reading ...

The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a ...

Importantly, our study does not stand alone in showing that one-off bouts of exercise are beneficial for supporting children ...

A new study finds that getting a family dog is linked with a big jump in physical activity in younger kids – especially in young girls. The finding is part of a growing body of research investigating ...

Because physical activity is associated with a significant reduction in depression symptoms, physical education programs in primary and secondary schools can play a key role in improving the mental ...