‘We’re cosseting our kids’ – the war against today’s dangerously dull playgrounds
Are today's playgrounds too dull and lifeless for children?
Physical activity in lessons improves students’ attainment
Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, according to a new study.
Children spend less time reading and engaging in physical activity as they grow older
Children spend less time reading and engaging in physical activity as they grow older. What can parents and schools to correct this?
Play equipment that gets kids moving
Giving kids more access to equipment like swings and slides can increase their physical activity
Adolescents with high levels of physical activity perform better in school over two years
Adolescents with higher levels of physical activity performed better in school during transition from primary school to lower secondary school than their physically inactive peers
Ofsted chief: pupils’ wellbeing at risk as sport is squeezed out of schools
Physical education is critical for children's wellbeing and must be a priority in schools, says UK's Ofsted chief
How Movement and Exercise Help Kids Learn
Getting children up and moving in the classroom can help improve their learning as exercise boosts creativity, decision making and more
4 Ways to Get Students Moving in Class
Getting kids up and moving in the classroom can boost students’ sense of engagement
Tummy timetables: WHO has lifestyle advice for kids
The United Nations on Wednesday released its first-ever recommendations on physical activity and more for children under five
Girls need more positive experiences of ball skills
Girls need to play more ball games to help improve their motor skills and hand-eye-coordination