Can Physical Activity Boost Your Kid’s Academic Performance?
| January 18, 2012 | Posted by Anne Mercado under Education |
Don’t you just hate it when your child wants to play outdoors instead of studying for his test?
Well, here is one good reason you should encourage your kiddo to take a break from him textbooks and run a bit outside.
Yesterday, we learned that kids who have a positive outlook got higher test scores. Today, it’s all about getting your child’s heart rate up.
According to Independent.ie, a review of past researches found that exercise has a positive impact on a child’s academic performance.
Researchers believe this is because physical activity:
- increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain
- lowers stress thereby improving mood
- helps the brain create nerve cells
- rewires neurons
Keep this research in mind the next time your kiddo wants to take a breather from studying. After all, a quick run around the yard may actually do him some good – oh you know, like help him ace that test tomorrow.
I think this is dead on, and actually makes perfect sense.
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Now the kids have scientific research to back them up if we don’t allow them to play. Thanks for dropping by, Courtney.