How to Use the Power of Physical Activity for Better Learning
Here’s how movement and learning are connected.
Have you ever wondered why you remember things better when moving, like taking a walk or pacing around your room?
You likely know that physical activity has many benefits for you; it can help battle depression, improves overall physical health, and lowers the risk of dying from several causes.
But did you know cognitive science and neuroscience research has discovered fascinating connections between physical activity and mental performance?
In this article, you’ll understand how movement impacts learning and get tips on using these insights to improve your learning routine.
How Movement and Supports Learning
The multi-level meta-analysis of physical activity interventions during childhood investigated the effects of physical activity on cognition and academic achievement.
The findings suggest that physical activity interventions had a limited effect on improving academic outcomes but can positively affect on-task behavior, creativity, fluid intelligence, and working memory in typically developing children.
