The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we ...
Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...
We’ve stepped into a new year, which for many people means new resolutions. And this story was supposed to tackle a big one: the best exercise people can do to be healthy. There’s just one small ...
Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...
As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...
The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...
A new study from researchers in Norway suggests getting between 20 and 25 minutes of physical activity every day may offset a higher risk of death in adults from sitting for long periods of time, ...