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PE can boost children’s health and education – let’s make it central to the curriculum

The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE) – and ex-PE teachers – we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and ...
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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 ...