Children who take part in lessons which include physical activity show an increase in health-enhancing physical activity and academic performance, according to research. Children who take part in ...

With the return to school comes a return to students sitting at their desks for hours every day—and teachers’ subsequent challenge of managing those fidgeting students. There has been considerable ...

Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, according to a UCL-led study.

Children should do exercise in maths and English lessons to help them learn better, headteachers are to be told. Taking part in physical activity in class can help young people to retain facts and ...