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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym! Brain scans show that bouts of aerobic exercise enable students’ brains to activate and be more ready to learn. Teach students how to learn and to love learning.

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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. Playground activity and jumping rope also cover all the bases at once. Endurance takes shape when kids regularly get aerobic activity. basketball. bike riding & more.