Physical education can boost children's health and education—let's make it central to the curriculum

The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we ...
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Benefits of summer camps for children's development

Key Takeaways Summer camps promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, helping children stay active even during long school breaks. They foster valuable social skills and emotional growth ...
Science Daily

Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

A new study reveals that adults with multiple young children engage in significantly less vigorous physical activity compared to those with fewer or no children. The findings have important ...
The Conversation

Physical education is important for academic success – here’s how it benefits kids’ cognition

Simon Cooper receives funding from the Waterloo Foundation, Rosetrees Trust, Stoneygate Trust and Education Endowment Foundation. There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in ...
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Mother-daughter duo write new children’s science book, ‘Kids on the Move’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A mother-daughter duo are behind a new series of science books called “Kids on the Move”. It all started when Martha Wiley, a retired teacher, sought to engage elementary students ...