Department of Sport, Exercise and Health
UNESCO Chair on "Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings"
A re-analysis of randomized trial data from two Cochrane reviews, published on the World Obesity Day - 4 March 2025.
UNESCO’s "Fit for Life" flagship programme is focusing on the transformative power of "Sport in Emergencies" through this workshop aiming at exploring the multidimensional impact of sport and quality physical education during emergencies,…
The monitoring of state regulations on smartphone use at school is the subject of current debates: ban or no ban and balance?
International Education Day 2025 encourages reflection on the potential of education to empower individuals and communities to influence and support technological progress.
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development.
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.
This book publication summarizes new developments in the Public Health Research Topic “Health Promotion in Schools, Universities, Workplaces, and Communities”.
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” 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…
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".
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