As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...

Physical exercise is an essential requirement for maintaining wellness in both adult, and child populations. Physical exercise enhances cardiovascular health, muscle strength and bone density, while ...

Six NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical ...

People who exercise for the first time or resume physical activity after a break, should begin with small amounts and progress their workouts gradually. The approach enables people to avoid injuries, ...

Outdoor activities are a great way to keep kids active and healthy. These activities not only promote physical fitness but ...

School uniforms can make parents’ lives easier. But can they negatively impact kids’ health? A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science suggests that school uniform policies could ...

A new study finds that getting a family dog is linked with a big jump in physical activity in younger kids – especially in young girls. The finding is part of a growing body of research investigating ...

Multiple research studies have given us greater insight into the benefits of physical activity. The research has prompted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, American College of Sports ...

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel talks to students at Stanton Middle School in Kent about his Team Tressel Fitness Challenge as ...

Simon Cooper receives funding from the Waterloo Foundation, Rosetrees Trust, Stoneygate Trust and Education Endowment Foundation. There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in ...

The Wisdom Warrior Challenge recently kicked off its national month-long campaign to promote physical activity for older adults as participants from Vi at Lakeside Village in Lantana competed in a ...