Physical education is key to longer, happier lives. Our kids and schools need more of it.

USA Today - William E. Simon Jr., "Spot quiz: What [...]

December 12th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Can Schools Fight Childhood Obesity?

Education World - Staff Writer "According to the Robert Wood [...]

November 14th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Learning, News, Nutrition, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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New school of thought: In-class physical exercise won’t disrupt learning, teaching

Medical X-Press - Staff Writer "As childhood obesity rates rise [...]

September 18th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Classroom, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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When it comes to school recess, a quality playground experience matters

Medical X-Press - Staff Writer "Recess periods can offer physical, [...]

June 5th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Self-defense becoming popular physical education component

Education Dive - Lauren Barack "Gym teacher Charles Schweizer first [...]

April 12th, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, School Accountability, Self-confidence, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

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‘I forget my PE kit deliberately’ – the boys who hate sport

BBC - Judith Burns "Boys like Dan and Olly are [...]

March 19th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Boys, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

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How a growing number of states are hoping to improve kids’ brains: exercise

The Hechinger Report - Lillian Mongeau "Despite her stated disinterest, [...]

February 22nd, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

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Teenagers are as sedentary as 60-year-olds by age 19

The Washington Post - Ariana Eunjung Cha "The adolescent years [...]

June 27th, 2017|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Study reveals meeting guidelines on TV time, physical activity and sleep duration lower BMI and body fat in children

Medical X-Press - Staff Writer "New research presented at this [...]

May 20th, 2017|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Study: 10 Minutes Of Vigorous Exercise A Day For Children Trims Waist Size, Reduces Diabetes Risk

Study Finds - Staff Writer "Just 10 minutes of high-intensity [...]

May 16th, 2017|Categories: Academic Performance, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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