A report by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Heart Association has found that while nearly 75 percent of sta...

Parents of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students at Brooklyn’s PS 224 are angry that their children have gone without gym class since the begin...

The Wii, the iPod, the iPad, the laptop, Cartoon Network... I couldn't be happier that school finally started and their school stresses a curriculum of physical education three times per week.

Only six states nationwide require the recommended 150 minutes of elementary school-based physical education, according to a study by University of Ge...

A holistic approach brings together elements that support the development of a child who is healthy, knowledgeable, motivated, and engaged, seeking to ensure all that is required for successful life and preparation for society.

You saw in me an inner strength that I myself would not see for years to come, and your encouragement provided a fundamental piece of the foundation upon which I continue to learn and grow as a person.

What is a whole child approach to education? It is an education that enhances learning by addressing each student's social, emotional, physical, and a...

This piece comes to us courtesy of Education Nation's The Learning Curve blog. Sandy Slater, Research Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Adminis...

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to eliminate a requirement that the state's 6th through 8th graders must take one semester of physical educat...

For many children, physical education class is their only opportunity to learn about the relationships among exercise, nutrition, and health.

Government funding is largely a matter of priority, and by passing the bill, McDonnell would have demonstrated to the people of Virginia that the state is serious about children's health.

Sacramento, Calif. (AP) -- A California appeals court says parents can force public schools to provide state-mandated physical education. Elementary ...