The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we ...

The elimination of physical education classes is not only a poor idea but detrimental to our students’ health and well-being [“Don’t stick with phys ed classes,” Musings, Feb. 17]. More than ever, ...

The Boston school district announced last week that it plans to hire more physical education teachers in the coming year, so that 12 more schools can offer phys. ed. classes for students. This year, ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- At a time when the number of children participating in physical education classes is on the decline, Purdue University professors are calling on schools to make "Phys Ed" a ...

Legislation would require all students to participate in a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity each school day.

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

A Missouri bill would require all public school students to participate in at least 60 minutes of physical education or ...

Physical education teachers in Westport public schools are seeking to bench a proposal by Superintendent of Schools Elliott Landon to cut gym time next year for elementary school students. Under ...