Their gross motor skills, which involve whole-body movement, are fully developed by this age, although they will continue to be refined over the next few years. The same applies to fine motor skills, ...

How can after-school programs best promote physical activity to their students? It’s time to go beyond dodgeball and think outside the box, according to a new guide from the Ohio Afterschool Network ...

Recovering from an injury is a delicate process that requires a thoughtful approach, especially when transitioning back to ...

This New Year’s Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise – and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds that only 9% of teens met the recommended 60 minutes of ...

Canadian Journal of Public Health / Revue Canadienne de Santé Publique Vol. 98, Supplement 2: Advancing physical activity measurement and guidelines in Canada: a scientific review and evidence-based ...

Vol. 98, Supplement 2: Advancing physical activity measurement and guidelines in Canada: a scientific review and evidence-based foundation for the future of Canadian physical activity guidelines (2007 ...

Replacing time on the couch with less than 10 minutes of moderate or intense physical activity can have a positive impact on cognitive function among middle-aged people, according to a new study ...

According to a study by the University of Eastern Finland, adolescents who participate in active school travel and leisure-time physical exercise outperform their inactive peers in secondary school.

Regular moderate-intensity or greater physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of several types of cancer, including cancers of the breast, colon and endometrium. For several cancers, ...

A recent case-controlled study in South Africa finds that regular physical activity enhances vaccine effectiveness against Covid-19. While the positive impact of regular physical activity against ...