Minnesota News Connection If we want our students to be healthy and academically alert, we need to pay attention to their fitness levels, and physical activity is a key to that. So says veteran ...

Years of research tell us there are many influences on young people’s physical activity (PA), including ... rural-specific characteristics associated with active children, youth, and families, ...

PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, a new study from University of Manchester experts in ...

Staying active ... and better equipped to handle life's challenges. By introducing fitness early and in an engaging, age-appropriate manner, we can set children on a path to lifelong physical ...

Involve your child in physical activity decisions As a parent or guardian, you know your child better ... can make children feel valued, empowered and motivated. Who knows, you may learn more ...

Researchers believe a sedentary lifestyle is contributing to the growing number of overweight and obese children ... better sleep and can provide an overall feeling of well being. Physical ...

PETALING JAYA: With rising concern of children leading sedentary ... Hailing the many benefits of physical activity, he said one will not only get better energy levels throughout the day, they ...