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What effect does physical education have on the brain development of elementary students?

Objections and Refutations

detracts from core classes

actually improves learning in the core classses

Too costly to fund

it may cost more, but it is beneficial for students overall

Instant Recess, by Antronette Yancey

interrupts class time

Survey of student opinions on their own phsyical education classes

80% said PE was benefical to their academic sucess in elementary school, very different from being beneficial in high school

Was first established to improve schooling

Physical Movement is an important aspect of a child's development

P.E. classes equip students with knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle

History of Physical education and why it needs to stay in schools

Raijo Taiso, radio calisthenics for all of Japan

very similar to elementary students today, minus the required exercise

Brain Rules by John Medina

It hinders students from focusing in class

human beings were designed to be constantly moving