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.
The Texas Youth Fitness Study
March 24, 2011 | Program Result 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.
Tracking What the States are Doing about Kids' Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
November 11, 2008 | Program Result Report
Researchers with the Health Policy Tracking Service of Netscan iPublishing identified, analyzed, monitored and reported on state legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives focused on child and adolescent nutrition, physical activity and obesity.