The Guardian – Chris Wright
“For young people, exams can be by far the most demanding period of the entire year. That stress can often seem inescapable and be hugely detrimental not only to academic attainment but also to all-round physical and mental health, and wellbeing. At the Youth Sport Trust, we believe the role of physical education (PE), school sport and physical activity is critical at this juncture to help young people cope with stress. Extensive research both from our own charity and partners has proven beyond all doubt that physical activity can be one of the most important outlets in decreasing exam stress and anxiety.”(more)