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Mobiles in schools can influence the physical activity behavior of schoolchildren
The monitoring of state regulations on smartphone use at school is the subject of current debates: ban or no ban and balance?
International Day of Education on 24 January
International Education Day 2025 encourages reflection on the potential of education to empower individuals and communities to influence and support technological progress.
Why children need to take (more) risks? Science reveals the benefits of wild and free play
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development.
Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous New Year 2025
Another year with a wide range of activities is drawing to a close. We would like to thank our partners for the trust they place in us and the resulting pleasant cooperation. It was a very intense year with many enriching moments.
Health promotion in schools, universities, workplaces, and communities
This book publication summarizes new developments in the Public Health Research Topic “Health Promotion in Schools, Universities, Workplaces, and Communities”.
Physical Education workshops for new coaches
A research-based physical education (PE) workshop was recently hosted at the Nelson Mandela University to assess the impact of SACE-accredited short learning programmes (SLPs) for Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grades 4–6) on the quality of…
Learning by going
“Learning by going” is the motto of the Switzerland-wide campaign that was launched today at all higher institutions by Movetia, the National Agency for Exchange and Mobility of Switzerland. The campaign aims to motivate all students to go…
SASMA Congress presentation from UNESCO Chair members
Dr Danielle Dolley and Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso recently attended the 20th South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) Congress with the theme "Breaking Boundaries in Sports and Exercise Medicine & Science".
Today, October 24, we celebrate UN Day
UN Day offers the opportunity to amplify the common agenda.