Evidence

This study found that in a rural setting, levels of nearby nature moderate the impact of stressful life events on the psychological well-being of children....

A literature review investigating the positive relationship between children’s use of outdoor green space and their health and wellbeing. Sustainable Development Research Centre (2009)

Evidence from this large-scale population study confirms the long-term positive impact of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on academic attainment in adolescence. Findings should provide greater impetus...

Recess represents an essential respite from rigorous cognitive tasks. It affords a time to rest, play, imagine, think, move, and socialize. Recess also helps young...

This evidence briefing examines the link between physical activity and natural environments. The evidence suggests that physical activity in natural environments is more beneficial to...

Results indicate that children whose homes improved the most in terms of greenness following relocation also tended to have the highest levels of cognitive functioning...

Green spaces are associated with better self-perceived general and mental health across different degrees of urbanization, socioeconomic status, and genders. Physical activity and social supports...

Children undertaking outdoor activities in nature appear to improve symptoms of ADHD by 30% compared to urban outdoor activities and threefold compared to the indoor...