Houston Matters
Are kids getting enough physical activity in schools?
Posted on · A new study looks at whether physical activity requirements for children in schools actually curbs youth obesity rates, and we consider solutions to the problem.
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Houston Matters
Physical activity at school (April 6, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: To address the problem of childhood obesity, Texas passed laws requiring kids get a certain number of hours of physical activity in school. So, why isn’t it working?
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Are Profits Killing Youth Sports?
Posted on · "I think youth sports have gotten away from what’s in the best interest of kids development. You get into, you know hey if I open up an indoor sports center, how much money can I make? So the more leagues I run, the more tournaments I run, the more programs I run, I’m going to make more money," says former tennis professional and current coach Meredith Walton