Where does Physical Education belong in our schools?Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Physical education (PE) is at the intersection of at least three major academic thoroughfares. PE has roots in exercise and sports science and represents a primary means of applying the science. PE is itself a pedagogical field and is practiced within edu

2011 Alberta Survey on Physical Activity The Alberta Centre for Active Living has conducted the Alberta Survey on Physical Activity every other year since 1995 to monitor the physical activity levels of Albertans. The survey series is part of the Centre’s strategy to provide credible and user-fr

New activity plan seeks to put PE back in schoolMonday, May 3, 2010 U.S. schools and childcare programs could be required to include daily exercise as part of the new National Physical Activity Plan released on Monday. With two-thirds of adult Americans and a third of children overweight or obese, the need for more act

WHO blames games for obesityMonday, April 5, 2010 Leading medical body says gaming is a major contributor to global childhood obesity. A new study by the World Health Organisation has named video games as one of the major drivers behind the growing global challenge that is childhood obesity. The repo

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Physically Active Play and Cognition - An AcademicFriday, November 20, 2009 Physically Active Play and Cognition - An Academic Matter? (American

The link between exercise and more brainpower Neuroscientists say parents who want to boost their children's mental performance should encourage kids to hit the road before they hit the books It is first period at City Park Collegiate Institute in Saskatoon, and the Grade 10 students in Allison Cam

Hula hoops and skipping ropes key to tackling obesTuesday, October 13, 2009 Traditional playground equipment such as hula hoops, skipping ropes and frisbees are the key to tackling childhood obesity, according to a new study.

Today’s Physical Education Teachers:Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Today’s Physical Education Teachers: An Inquiry Into Exceptional Practice David W. Chorney University of Alberta

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More exercise in schools won't help fat kids (CP) -- The problem of overweight children won't be solved by piling on exercise in school according to new research.

Brain Gain New research and pilot fitness programs in schools are showing positive results that exercise helps the human brain learn. Joan Leishman reports