Schools should unleash the power of physical activity to boost learning, argues expert

In primary schools, the most popular school-based physical activity intervention is The Daily Mile, which involves 15 minutes ...
The Florida Times-Union

Local physician sheds light on importance of play for kids with disabilities | Letters

In 1948, the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed all peoples’ inalienable right to rest and leisure. Fifty years later, the Convention on the Rights of the Child expanded ...
WECT

Experts stress the importance of swim lessons for kids

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4,000 people drown every year in the United States. The CDC reports that the number of people who die by ...
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 ...

When can my kids start going for a run with me?

Running with your kids can be a great way to spend time together and build some healthy habits. But when is the right age to ...
Healthline

24 Activities for Children with ADHD to Help Build Skills

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...
BMJ Open

Barriers to and facilitators of exercise in children with asthma: protocol for a qualitative meta-synthesis

Introduction With the increasing prevalence of asthma in children, exercise has become an essential component of asthma management, playing a significant role in improving overall health and quality ...