The NFL recently started a program called Play 60. It uses public service announcements to encourage 60 minutes of play everyday. The program promotes the national guidelines for children that ...

The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical ...

University of Missouri Extension health educators have put a new spin on the MyPyramid food guide by creating a similar model called MyActivity Pyramid. MyActivity Pyramid is a guide to physical ...

Canadian kids are spending more time on screens and far less time playing—throwing a ball or jumping around—and that's creating a big public health problem. Not only are they missing out on better ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...