As severe anxiety and depression increase in those aged 12-18 years, the 2020 Irish Life Health Schools’ Fitness Challenge highlights how exercise has a positive impact on mental health. Major recent study of 19,000 young people* finds those who participated in sports experienced better mental health than those who did not. Young people who played sport were less … [Read more...] about Exercise Proven to have Positive Impact on Mental Health Amongst Secondary School Students
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91% of mums want more time for PE in school
Today 15th September, MummyPages.ie Ireland’s largest community of mums, launches an online petition to put pressure on the Irish Government to invest in our physical fitness education syllabus within the school curriculum. This week marks the first week of PE classes for primary school children all over the country, despite the fact that most children have already been back … [Read more...] about 91% of mums want more time for PE in school