Stand Back
5th March 2012
Reblogged From approachingsignificance
Notes: 185
The researchers found evidence that physical activity improves academics. They noted, “Evidence from the studies included in the present systematic review suggests that there is a significant positive relationship between physical activity and academic performance….”
The researchers offered several possible explanations for the positive effect. It may be that activity increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain. It could be that it increases the level of norepinephrine and endorphins, which decreases stress and improves mood, and that the increase in growth factors caused by exercise helps create new nerve cells and supports neurologic development. They also point out that when children participate in sports, they often have better behavior within the classroom and are better able to pay attention to academics.
This report adds to the growing body of literature that supports the need for an appropriate balance of physical activity and study in the school days of our children.
I think one thing that this particular article doesn’t note is that recess is important social interaction/development time. Kids need to learn how to play together.
I’m fortunate enough to work in a school that has a slightly longer school day than many counties - and the kids get recess and PE every day.
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15 mins of laughter or giggles equals the benefit of 2 hours sleep @ lovesocial (Taken with instagram)
Good thing shit’s hilarious around here, because I’m certainly not sleeping.
Crazy Monster decides to head into the woods.
