Physical education (PE) is a fundamental part of school life. It’s more than just a series of lessons about how to kick a ball or run around a track. It should provide the crucial groundwork for a lifetime of physical activity. Often, though, the sport that children do in PE doesn’t bear much resemblance to the physical […] … learn more→
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PE at school isn’t like adult exercise – but maybe it should be

Why physical education is key to preventing bullying
Adolescents who are well integrated into their environment, frequently participate in sports activities, maintain good interpersonal relationships and reject violence tend to be less involved in bullying phenomena. This is the main conclusion of a study that we have carried out at the University of Córdoba among a total of 1035 adolescents between the ages of 12 […] … learn more→

Thinking of choosing a health or PE subject in years 11 and 12? Here’s what you need to know
From kindergarten to year 10, all Australian students follow the national health and physical education (HPE) curriculum. This expands in years 11 and 12 with a range of health and physical education selection options. Depending on which state you live in, you may be able to do year 11 and 12 health and physical education subjects […] … learn more→

Kids need physical education – even when they can’t get it at school
When I noticed my 12-year-old son was spending about seven hours a day doing his school work online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I immediately became concerned. As a researcher who focuses on how to get kids to be more physically active, I knew my son and his classmates were spending too much time sedentary. Being […] … learn more→

Phys Ed for College?
Every few years, institutions discuss the course requirements for degrees. Invariably, these requirements, at least in terms of credit hours, are “more.” Admin doesn’t really care, as long as the new coursework is very easy (good for retention) and mandatory (good for growth), but most departments take this as an opportunity to ensure their own […] … learn more→