With prevention efforts on childhood obesity on the rise, there seems to be some confusion between the terms of "physical education" and "physical activity." Many times these words are used ...

Physical activity can empower children with disabilities, making them stronger and more confident to navigate the world independently, according to Amanda Tepfer, an assistant professor in SUNY ...

College of Education Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Professor of Physical Education, University of South Carolina When I noticed my 12-year-old son was spending about seven hours a day ...

There was a time when after-school activities meant riding bikes, shooting hoops in the backyard or even a neighborhood game of hide-and-seek that went on until dusk. In today’s complex world, ...

Years of research tell us there are many influences on young people’s physical activity (PA), including psychological, social, educational, and environmental. Researchers have evaluated interventions ...

Public health experts have worked hard to remind us about the importance of exercise—for mental as well as physical health. Research has linked physical activity to alleviating symptoms of depression; ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Abstract This article examines the incidence and quality of physical activity instruction during early childhood. Although the positive effect ...

A new physical education club at Warrior Run Elementary School — Marathon Kids — presents a program that focuses on key ...

If you love teaching and coaching or working with children and young adults to help them learn to live healthy and active lifestyles through physical activity and sports, choose the BS in Kinesiology ...