Physically-Active Lessons Improve Students' Health, Cognition, AND Academic Ability Simultaneously

Physically-Active Lessons Improve Students' Health, Cognition, AND Academic Ability Simultaneously

With all the concern regarding the physical health, mental health, and academic ability of schoolchildren worldwide, 36 elementary schoolchildren spent two years learning math not in a sedentary manner sitting at their desks, but in a physically-active manner. The results of this learning methodology are quite impressive. Here with the project and its results is Professor Daniele Magistro of the University of Southampton in England. UP ON OUR FEET is a production of the American Sports Institute www.americansportsinstitute.org

Physical Activity Enhances School Readiness for Preschoolers

There have been many studies demonstrating that physical activity positively impacts the academic performance of schoolchildren. And now, we’re beginning to find out that physical activity also enhances school readiness for preschoolers. Here with the details is Professor Myrto Mavilidi of the School of Education at the University of Wollongong in Australia, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Limassol in Cyprus. UP ON OUR FEET is a production of the American Sports Institute.

Team-Based Physical Activity Enhances Social Cognition

Two or more people engaged in the same challenging physical activity can enhance one another’s social cognition. Here with the details is Professor Liye Zou of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, China. UP ON OUR FEET is a production of the American Sports Institute.

Physically-Active Learning Is Better for Students Than Sedentary Learning

Having students engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity while learning improves their academic performance, cognition, and fitness more so than students who sit at their desks. Here with the details of a research study that produced these results is Professor Carlos Martín Martínez of King Juan Carlos University in Madrid. UP ON OUR FEET is a production of the American Sports Institute.

Physical Exercise Improves Intelligence in Youth

Over the past two decades, an overwhelming number of scientifically-validated, peer-reviewed studies have shown that physical exercise enhances brain function. A recent study shows that this also translates into improved intelligence or IQ in youth. Here with the details is Professor David Jiménez-Pavón, a researcher at the University of Cádiz in Spain. UP ON OUR FEET is a production of the American Sports Institute.