With prevention efforts on childhood obesity on the rise, there seems to be some confusion between the terms of "physical education" and "physical activity." Many times these words are used ...

This is the second volume of the Research Topic "Building" Health Through Physical Activity in Schools, please see the first volume <a href=" <br/><br/>Physical activity in the school context refers ...

Studies suggest that physical education curricula can provide health benefits to students, and the Institute of Medicine even recommends schools provide at least 60 minutes a day of ...

Editor’s Note: Edson Chirowodza, physical education teacher in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe and volunteer at Generations For Peace, shares how sports can help prevent bullying and hazing in school. On an ...

The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical ...

Report%3A School is the best place for kids to be physically active because they spend so many hours there Elementary school children should spend at least 30 minutes a day in PE class Middle school ...

Physical education (PE) in the United States may be failing both teachers and children, suggests new research. Research carried out at Leeds Beckett University suggests physical education (PE) in the ...

Physical activity can empower children with disabilities, making them stronger and more confident to navigate the world independently, according to Amanda Tepfer, an assistant professor in SUNY ...

The M.A. in Adapted Physical Education is a 36-credit program designed to equip physical education teachers with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality adapted physical education for ...

The objectives of this study were to evaluate nutritional status, aptitude and physical activity at the beginning and end of the nutrition education and physical activity intervention program as ...