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Active for Life: The science behind physical literacy
Developing physical literacy gives kids the skills to be physically active. And kids who are physically active are healthier, happier, and more successful. Research proves it.
At Active for Life, we believe in providing parents with science-based resources so that they can make informed decisions about the well-being of their child.
From better mental health to success in school, active kids benefit in more ways than one. Check out these articles and the studies that motivate us!
Being active after school better than homework for academic performance, research suggests
Outdoor play and activity improves learning
Study: Active parents have more active kids
Kids increase daily activity when their parents do too
The mental health benefits of free play
Research links lack of free play to depression
Research reveals reasons why kids aren’t playing
5 factors that limit free play today
Movement guidelines for children aged 4 and under
Balance of moving, sleeping, and sitting needed for healthy growth and development
Study shows being active reduces symptoms of depression in kids
Another benefit of time spent outdoors being physically active
Study shows exercise before school improves attentiveness in class
Walking or biking to school can help kids concentrate better
Math plus movement equals better learning for kids
Mixing exercise with math and science nets better grades
Physical activity while young related to better brain function at middle age
Exercise trains both body and mind
Team sports for girls brings success on and off the field
Better health, relationships, and scholastic performance
Sweat, step, sleep, and sit: The new 24-hour movement guidelines
Developing a balanced, holistic approach
Outdoor time as important as “academics” for preschoolers
Ever have one of those days where no toy is good enough, and you think you’ll lose it if you hear the “B” word (bored) one more time? Before you start uttering some choice words yourself, try this simple solution: get outside. It works every time, and not just on kids; many a lazy Sunday … Continued