Research Studies and Useful Resources

Articles Supporting the Importance of Physical Activity in Schools

Schools and Obesity Prevention: Creating School Environments and Policies to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

School Based Physical Education and Sports Programs

Why We Should Not Cut PE

Poll Finds Lack of Physical Activity in Public Schools a Concern for Parents

Promoting Physical Activity in Children and Youth  A Leadership Role for Schools: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism (Physical Activity Committee) in Collaboration With the Councils on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young and Cardiovascular Nursing