Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
A new review urges athletes and professionals to focus on the risk-benefit profile of supplements, highlighting contamination concerns and the importance of personalised, traceable use to avoid doping violations and health risks. Athletes are often asked the wrong question about…
As children head back to school and packed schedules, experts emphasise the critical role of protective eyewear and vigilant eye safety practices to prevent injuries and support vision health amidst sports, screen use, and other activities. The start of term…
A University College London study reveals that personality types significantly impact fitness preferences and sustainability, suggesting customised approaches could boost long-term exercise adherence. A recent study from University College London suggests that the exercise people stick with may depend less…
Colorado’s annual youth sports giving campaign is leveraging innovative matching funds and expanded programmes to ensure more children can access sports and recreational activities, aiming to close the participation gap across the state. Colorado’s annual youth sports giving campaign is…
A recent study linking former NFL players to degenerative brain disease is reigniting parental concerns about teenage football, even as schools emphasise improved safety measures and declining participation rates. A new study on chronic traumatic encephalopathy has revived anxiety among…
Research highlights the critical role of relational skills in coaching, showing that children are more likely to stay engaged in sport when they feel valued and part of the community, rather than simply focusing on technical drills. A coach who…
With children’s screen use soaring in schools and at home, eye specialists highlight innovative approaches to prevent digital eye strain and myopia, urging parents to implement regular breaks and encourage outdoor play. Parents are being urged to take a more…
As children return to school sports and activities this autumn, orthopaedic specialists advise a cautious approach to prevent sprains, fractures, and knee injuries. Experts highlight the importance of gradual training, proper equipment, and adequate rest to reduce injury risks among…
New Australian research reveals that long-term instrument practice improves sensory-motor prediction and learning speed, with potential implications for rehabilitation and sports training. A new study suggests that people with musical training may learn movement sequences faster and predict what comes…
OutPace, part of Students Run Philly Style, offers LGBTQ+ young people in Philadelphia a supportive environment through structured running programmes that promote physical activity, mentorship, and community, fostering confidence and wellbeing amid challenging social climates. OUTPace is giving LGBTQ+ young…
A new survey reveals that nearly nine in ten Irish parents report their teenagers feeling stressed weekly during the school return, with homework, social media, and future worries intensifying pressures and affecting sleep and school attendance. As the school year…
New research highlights the critical importance of quick bystander CPR and access to automated external defibrillators in improving survival chances for young athletes experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, urging a broader extension of preparedness beyond sports venues. New research suggests young…
