Science Daily

Physical activity in lessons improves students' attainment

Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, according to a new study.
Business Wire

New NSTA Book Helps Physical Science Teachers Boost Student Understanding Through Strategic Shifts in How They Structure Lessons

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A practical new resource shows high school teachers how to design lessons for better results. Just published by NSTA Press, Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12 ...
BMJ

Towards better evidence-informed global action: lessons learnt from the Lancet series and recent developments in physical activity and public health

9 Research Group in Physical Actvity and Quality of Life (GPAQ), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná,Curitiba, Curitiba, Brazil 10 Postgraduate Program in Urban Management (PPGTU), Pontifícia ...
The Conversation

Physical activity is good for your concentration – here’s why

Whether it’s during the post-lunch slump or just one of those days, we all struggle to concentrate on what we’re doing sometimes, whether that’s at work, school, or home. Being able to concentrate on ...