Why Should Every teacher incorporate daily physical activity into their classroom?
The Simple Reasoning:
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It creates better learners, brain function, higher retention of material, and various other benefits for a students brain functioning. Physical activity also improves concentration and cuts down on behavioral issues in the classroom and inside of schools. Furthermore, it promotes better overall health and the many benefits that come with participating in physical activity throughout the day. |
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Evidence-based research done by Dr. Chuck Hillman, Dr. John Medina, Dr. John Ratey, and multiple others throughout the field have proven that physical activity before learning and assessment promotes various beneficial factors for the brain, a person's cognition, retention, attention, concentration, problem solving, and much more.
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