Reuters

Recess and PE policies mean more activity for kids

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - According to a new nationwide survey of elementary school principals, kids are more likely to get the recommended amount of recess and physical education if they live in ...
The Conversation

Physical education is important for academic success – here’s how it benefits kids’ cognition

There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in UK schools during the last academic year compared to 15 years ago. This is concerning, given how important PE and physical ...
Nature

Physical activity enhances college students’ mental health through social adaptability and exercise behavior chain mediation

With increasing levels of stress among university students, it is essential to explore how institutional resources can support mental well-being. This study examines the impact of physical education ...
Nature

Physical education teachers’ knowledge of physical activity recommendations for health promotion in children and adolescents

This study aimed to analyse the knowledge of Portuguese physical education (PE) teachers according to the health recommendations for physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents. A total of 764 ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Educating the Student Body: Taking Physical Activity and Physical Education to School

Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health outcomes across the life span. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ...
Healthline

Pulmonary Embolism Recovery: Your Questions Answered

The amount of time it takes you to recover from a pulmonary embolism can vary from person to person. Many people completely recover and return to their normal level of activity after several weeks or ...