Institute of Medicine Suggests 60 Minutes of Daily Activity in Schools
The majority of students' recommended 60 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity should come during regular school hours, the institute says. Read Full Post >
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May 22, 2013
May 16, 2013
School Separates Students Based on Fitness Level for Phys. Ed. Classes
At one suburban Chicago high school, certain students are now being channeled into what some call "fat gym" based on their fitness level. Read Full Post >
March 14, 2013
Before-School Physical Activity Can Boost Achievement, Expert Says
Letting students play outside for 20 minutes before school can help boost their academic performance, health, and confidence. Read Full Post >
February 28, 2013
First Lady Launches Effort to Get Kids Active at Least an Hour a Day
Michelle Obama is expanding her Let's Move! campaign to help schools provide the recommended amount of physical activity for students. Read Full Post >
January 15, 2013
Value of E-Games Touted for Youths' Physical Activity
The author of a recent study on active e-games explains how they can help some students meet physical-activity benchmarks. Read Full Post >
January 11, 2013
E-Games Could Be Effective at Combating Youth Obesity, Study Suggests
Among elementary school-aged youths, active video games can have similar benefits for children as traditional physical education. Read Full Post >
January 07, 2013
Study: Few Children Meet Physical Activity and Screen-Time Guidelines
Fewer than four in 10 elementary school-age children met recommended guidelines for both daily physical activity and screen-time viewing. Read Full Post >
November 19, 2012
Study: Muscle-Enhancing Behaviors Increasingly Common Among Teens
Both boys and girls are engaging in muscle-enhancing behaviors far more than previously known, says a new study. Read Full Post >
November 16, 2012
Big Share of Calif. Students Deemed Physically Unfit
Only 31 percent of 5th, 7th, and 9th graders passed all six parts of the state's physical-fitness test. Read Full Post >
November 13, 2012
Report: States' Loopholes Detracting From Effectiveness of Phys. Ed.
A majority of states allow exemptions, waivers, and/or substitutions to satisfy physical education requirements, a new report finds. Read Full Post >
