What effect does physical education have on the brain development of elementary students?
Brain Rules by John Medina
human beings were designed to be constantly moving
It hinders students from focusing in class
Raijo Taiso, radio calisthenics for all of Japan
very similar to elementary students today, minus the required exercise
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
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
Objections and Refutations
Instant Recess, by Antronette Yancey
interrupts class time
Too costly to fund
it may cost more, but it is beneficial for students overall
detracts from core classes
actually improves learning in the core classses