Hear from one student about how physical activity in every classroom can help improve academic performance and mental health ...

Physical activity breaks in the classroom can help ramp up student fitness and increase attention—or turn into a chaotic hassle that teachers work to avoid. Fewer than 9 percent of school-age children ...

Teachers take note: Physical activity can improve students’ cognitive control — or ability to pay attention — and also result in stronger performance on academic achievement tests, according to a ...

The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children's well-being. Staying ...

Sen. Ron Young (D-Frederick) emphasized to a panel of Maryland lawmakers on Tuesday the need for legislation requiring the state’s public elementary schools to set aside at least two-and-a-half hours ...

The health status of American youth is receiving a significant amount of attention. More of our kids are overweight and obese than ever before, in part because of a significant decline in physical ...

The group, Say Yes to Recess, has advocated for more recess across all grades for years. Last year, the group helped get a ...