Physical activity breaks in the classroom can help ramp up student fitness and increase attention—or turn into a chaotic hassle that teachers work to avoid. Fewer than 9 percent of school-age children ...

When it comes to preventing chronic diseases, regular physical activity is incredibly important. Developing a lifestyle that ...

FORT WORTH, TX--(Marketwired - February 28, 2017) - The Center for Children's Health led by Cook Children's announced today the results from two studies on the impact of GoNoodle's online movement ...

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to get students moving more during the school day. The Oklahoma House has passed a bill that would significantly expand physical education requireme ...

TRI-CITIES, TN (WJHL)- A recent Tennessee law meant to keep kids more active in school is causing confusion in districts across the state, including in the Tri-Cities. Starting this school year, ...

Teachers take note: Physical activity can improve students’ cognitive control — or ability to pay attention — and also result in stronger performance on academic achievement tests, according to a ...

Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health outcomes across the life span. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ...

Every South Australian public primary and middle school student will be made to be “active” for 2 ½ hours a week in a major ...

The health status of American youth is receiving a significant amount of attention. More of our kids are overweight and obese than ever before, in part because of a significant decline in physical ...

As each year passes, I tend to focus less on the outcomes associated with physical activity in favor of enjoying the practice itself. I find that this mindset allows me to appreciate the process more ...