Group of tired school kids feeling bored while sitting in the classroom during the lecture. [W]hat is often overlooked is that some of the most transformative benefits of physical activity happen in ...

“It’s really about students leading students to provide more opportunities for physical activities,” he said. “There are ...

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 ...

Research shows regular physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour not only boosts physical and mental health but also improves academic performance. An active school encourages physical ...

Donna Lascoskie, the director of youth programs at Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex in Spring Township, has seen the many ways in which children can benefit from physical fitness, and it far ...

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 ...

Short-burst exercise program incorporated into classroom lessons increases children’s activity levels, a study confirms. Children who participate in a short-burst exercise program incorporated into ...

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