As enrolments climb and urban spaces become more crowded, some schools have been left with less play space per student than a prison cell.
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Lower participation and poorer performance in cross-country running by students at low-SES schools is troubling, because physical activity and fitness are closely tied to health and well-being.
Parents in a study discussed barriers and opportunities in encouraging children’s physical movement during COVID-19 — from arguing about warm clothing for outdoor play to finding local hiking trails.
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Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor and Director of the Child Health and Physical Activity Lab, Western University
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