Exercise is important for health and well-being - especially for children. The European School Sport Day on 25 September supports physical activities in schools all around the world. ISPO.com asked the sports physician Prof. Jürgen Steinacker why and to what extent children should be physically active. He offers tips on how parents can help.
Let's go for a run. And the kids? Just take them along and integrate them into the training! Sports scientist Dr. Susanne Kobel explains how this can best be done. In an interview with ISPO.com, she gives tips on how to approach it, on motivation and names the positive effects for everyone involved.
The International Ski Federation has awarded a Swedish programme as the best initiative in winter sports for children and young people. Greece also makes it into the top 3.
Children need exercise in the fresh air - also and especially during the Corona pandemic. But what to do if it is not to be the usual walk? Sports scientist Dr. Susanne Kobel provides ideas for outdoor action with kids.
Sandra Mastropietro, like many others, has to balance home office and homeschooling. In part 3 of her series at ISPO.com she found the perfect interview partner for the needs and wishes of children in Corona times: her eight-year-old daughter.