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Physical education is important for academic success—here's how it benefits kids' cognition

There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in UK schools during the last academic year compared to 15 years ago. This is concerning, given how important PE and physical ...
The Conversation

How children who dread PE lessons at school can be given a sporting chance

University of Huddersfield provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. For some school children, PE is the best lesson of the week – a chance to leave the desk behind, get outside, and enjoy ...
The Conversation

Physical education is important for academic success – here’s how it benefits kids’ cognition

Simon Cooper receives funding from the Waterloo Foundation, Rosetrees Trust, Stoneygate Trust and Education Endowment Foundation. There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in ...