My daughter and I walked into the crowded gymnasium greeted by the sight and sound of elementary-age girls running, laughing, ...

Researchers noted that 70% of children in the United States stop playing sports by the age of 13. Sacco thinks that may be due to the pressures of playing in more competitive leagues as they age.

Daily amount of physical activity at the age of 11 was associated with a 12% lower risk of being diagnosed with any mental disorder before the age of 18. The post Why children who play sports have ...

About 15-20 years ago, children participated in school sports teams, which rotated seasonally and gave their bodies a chance to recover from overuse. Now, about six times more children play sports ...

A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sport s from an early age will have better long term mental health.. Associate Professor Asad Khan ...

Children who play team sports or participate in artistic sports like dance and gymnastics are more likely to graduate from high school than those who don't, a new study from Canada shows. Boys ...

Renaissance Academy in Tallahassee took notice of that, which is why starting in elementary school, students can begin to play organized school sports and they’re now seeing the benefits first hand.

Youth soccer is a pay-to-play venture dominated by the suburban middle class. All children deserve opportunities. | Opinion ...

Since the pandemic, children's physical activity has become ever more structured.It now mostly happens in after-school or sports clubs, while informal, child-led play continues to decline.. In ...