American kids earned an overall grade of a D- on the U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. What can be done about that?

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital ...

After-school activities are more than just a way to pass the time. They provide valuable opportunities for kids to learn new ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that school-aged children obtain at least one hour of physical activity per day, while preschool-aged children remain active throughout ...

These activities can help school-age children in the following ways. Motivates Kids to Exercise Not all extracurricular activities are physical in nature, but many are.

The decline in physical activity persists: The Physical Activity Alliance’s 2022 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth showed another year of below average grades, and ...

But, above all, he means it to be a blast. “Any physical activity for kids should be fun,” he said — not a chore but a route to joy. So this 7-minute workout involves imagination, as well as ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that school-aged children obtain at least one hour of physical activity per day, while preschool-aged children remain active throughout ...

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.

American kids earned an overall grade of a D- on the U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. What can be done about that?