Could taking a break from studying to play pick-up football be beneficial to a student's GPA? Nothing can replace working hard in the classroom, but studies have shown an active body can help boost an active, growing mind.
ACTIVEkids.com spoke to Dr. James Sallis, a professor at the University of California in San Diego, to find out.
Dr. Sallis heads up Active Living Research, which has the goal to "support, share and put into practice research that can promote daily physical activity for children and families across the world."
The Science Behind It
Physical activity doesn't just improve muscles; it improves brain function as well.
"For years we had evidence that physically active and fit children performed better academically. More recently we have learned why," Sallis says. "Physical activity is good for the brain at all ages, including childhood."
"Physical activity stimulates new neurons (brain cells), new connections among neurons, new blood vessels in the brain and better flow of neurotransmitters among brain cells. These improvements in structure throughout the brain lead to better function, such as memory, attention and reasoning."
http://www.activekids.com/parenting-and-family/articles/does-playing-sports-make-kids-smarter
没有评论:
发表评论