As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital ...

Read on and learn about the benefits of extracurricular activities for children. Kids, particularly older ... It is important to choose the right physical activity for each child.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Kids became less physically active during the pandemic The decline in physical activity persists: The Physical Activity Alliance’s 2022 U.S. Report ...

Physical activity—primarily in the form of active play—promotes young children's physical, mental, emotional and social health. It can also influence how active people will be later in life.

Kids between 1 to 5 years of age should spend three hours of physical activity including running, dancing and/or skipping. Sixty minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity is recommended for ...