Do schools include enough Do schools include enough physical activity and exercise?physical activity and exercise?

The answer is NO.The answer is NO.

Many schools find ways around Many schools find ways around state regulations on the amount of state regulations on the amount of

exercise students need to get.exercise students need to get.

Not enough time.Not enough time.

Not enough equipment.Not enough equipment.

Not enough space.Not enough space.

Not enough moneyNot enough money..

Exercise is important for a healthy Exercise is important for a healthy brain.brain.

What is the relationship between What is the relationship between physical activity and learning?physical activity and learning?

Creates higher energy/concentration Creates higher energy/concentration levelslevels

Increased brain function and Increased brain function and nourishmentnourishment

Changes in body build affecting self-Changes in body build affecting self-esteemesteem

Which turns into…Which turns into…

Better gradesBetter grades Better rate of learningBetter rate of learning Healthier childrenHealthier children

What is the relationship between What is the relationship between physical activity and behavior?physical activity and behavior?

Increased self-esteem and better Increased self-esteem and better behavior all support cognitive behavior all support cognitive

learning.learning.

Schools and teachers need to Schools and teachers need to increase physical activity?increase physical activity?

Give students an activity periodGive students an activity period Create some type of exercise before Create some type of exercise before

classclass Get students up and involved in Get students up and involved in

activities during classactivities during class

Created by James MarkleyCreated by James Markley