When COVID-19 closed Washington schools in March, Matt Wood and other physical education teachers had to find ways to keep kids active and healthy. Wood, who teaches K-5 students at Stafford ...

As a new school year begins, the state of American education is uncertain. Some schools have insisted on reopening, with mixed results, others are sticking with remote learning, while still others are ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - According to a new nationwide survey of elementary school principals, kids are more likely to get the recommended amount of recess and physical education if they live in ...

In many cities across the US, whether or not kids will return to school in the fall is a decision officials have yet to solidify. No school means a lot of things for parents, like setting up childcare ...

Staying indoors should not be an excuse for a lack of exercise. That’s the advice given by health experts and sporting bodies during the coronavirus pandemic. With gyms closed and millions of adults ...

The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children’s wellbeing. Staying ...