Let’s move: Benefits of implementing more physical activity in classrooms

Authors

Presenter(s)

Sarah Katherine Demarco

Comments

Presentation: 3:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m., Kennedy Union Ballroom

This project reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process.

Course: EDT 110

Files

Description

It is crucial for young children to get the necessary amount of physical activity in their day to day lives. There are many benefits to increasing the amount of physical activity a child receives throughout the day which include motor development, social and communication skills, and cognitive skills. Throughout the school day children spend most of their time in sedentary behavior which can cause students to be less engaged and less interested in school. When the amount of physical activity is increased in classrooms, research has found that children are able to stay engaged in lessons for longer periods of time and can acquire different skills that might not be learned while sitting at a desk.

Publication Date

4-20-2022

Project Designation

Course Project

Primary Advisor

Vanessa G. Winn

Primary Advisor's Department

Teacher Education

Keywords

Stander Symposium project, School of Education and Health Sciences

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being; Quality Education

Recommended Citation

"Let’s move: Benefits of implementing more physical activity in classrooms" (2022). Stander Symposium Projects. 2710.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/2710