Nature

Cross-lagged analysis of physical fitness and cognitive control in Chinese early adolescents

In 2023, the Ministry of Education and the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, in conjunction with other relevant departments, jointly released the “Special Action Plan for ...
Nature

A study of the relationship and drivers between participation in sports program diversity and physical fitness

Participation in a diverse range of sports improves the physical activity (PA) levels of children and adolescents, contributing to their physical health, and children and adolescents who are ...
Post and Courier

HEALTH AND FITNESS: The importance of youth sports

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so it’s a good time to think about the important role of youth sports in promoting fitness and health. In today's world, in which screens dominate ...
Medical Xpress

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 ...
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 ...