Sports uniform proposal could boost students' physical activity

New research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children's physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day. The majority of young Australians are still not active enough, despite well-established evidence that regular physical activity improves children's physical and mental health. Schools are seen as an important setting to address this—but some principals have been hesitant to move away from traditional uniforms due to concerns about community expectations.