The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we ...

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 ...

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 ...

Physical activity in early childhood, especially taking part in organised sports,may ward off several mental health disorders in later childhood and adolescence, suggests research published online in ...

Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term. But engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain ...

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ...

As awareness of youth fitness grows across the Gulf, gymnastics continues to gain recognition as a practical, health-focused ...

Evidence suggests that just 20 minutes of endurance exercise is sufficient to boost cognitive benefits in children with ADHD ...