Educating the Student Body
May 23, 2013 | Report
Recommendations for strengthening and improving physical activity and physical education programs in schools are presented in this IOM report.
Physical Activity Policy
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Latina Voices in Childhood Obesity
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latina mothers identify barriers to children being physically active and find their voice to advocate for changes.
San Antonio as a Face of the Future
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
San Antonio’s mayor implements a strategy of community awareness and collaboration to improve health and fitness.
Estimated Energy Expenditures for School-Based Policies and Active Living
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study estimates the minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity various school and community policy changes could support among youth.
Exercise Before Class Improves Georgia Students' Grades, Self-Esteem
November 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
Informing Physical Activity Policies in Rural Mississippi
July 6, 2011 | Story
Gamble concluded that the problem of childhood obesity in the Mississippi Delta was considerable.
The Texas Youth Fitness Study
March 24, 2011 | Program Results Report
Researchers at the Cooper Institute in Dallas report there are small but consistently positive associations between fitness and academic achievement.
The Association of Health-Related Fitness with Indicators of Academic Performance in Texas Schools
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
School fitness attainment is found to be an indicator of schools performing higher academically.
Statewide Physical Fitness Testing
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Trained observers and physical education teachers provide insight into areas of concern and opportunities to improve fitness testing.
New Evidence Strengthens Case for Increasing School-Based Physical Activity
September 25, 2009 | Issue Brief
Kids who are active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom.