Incorporating physical activity within the classroom By Amelia Hill

Inactive Learning Active Learning This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Active learning, also known as explicit learning can be understood as “textbook learning.” Inactive learning, known as implicit learning can be understood as the “hands-on” approach. Active Learning Inactive Learning

Our role To prepare and shape the minds of the world’s future Implicit learning expands on explicit learning and teaches students healthy life skills as well as creates greater understanding of content knowledge.

Benefits to physical education Emotional and Physical Health Brian stimulation by epinephrine Reduced risk of mental disorders Depression and anxiety Reduced risk of obesity and health issues Diabetes. Brain Health Increases circulation, oxygen, and glucose to brain Growth of brain cells Social Skills Breaking formal atmosphere Teaches trust, self-esteem and confidence, teamwork, and responsibility. Perceptual-Motor Skills Active lifestyle choices Creativity “noncompetitive, success-oriented creative experiences. Love for Learning Enjoying the learning process helps with needs now and in the future.

Emotional and physical health Positive emotional learning environment “we feel good, we learn better” Daily dose of activity to reduce mental health disorders 60 minutes a day at least Depression and anxiety in youth Lowers obesity rates Caused by Too much food Too little movement In turn Also decreases chronic diseases such as diabetes. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Brain health Good health results in brain health. Limit television time Movement increases blood flow, oxygen, and glucose levels to brain. 10 minutes of break for every 60 minutes of sitting New neuron connection means new brain cell growth This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Social skills Develops self-confidence, teamwork, responsibility, sportsmanship, and self PE in the classroom creates a natural social environment Suspending the formal classroom Non-threatening atmosphere provides relaxation This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA

Perceptual-motor skills Essential to development Contribute to an active lifestyle Unlock new venues for movement Promote more choices in academic problem solving Activities should be developmentally appropriate 75% of motor movements learned by age 12

Creativity “teaching to the test rather than teaching for the child” Creativity – active learning in process and product.

Love of learning Our goal needs to develop and sustain a child’s love for learning that will continue even after school. Without having fun, learning becomes a task. However, when we create a joyful learning environment their improvement is greatly accelerated.

References Dean, B. (2009) Academotion: 100 Action Packed Activities for Teachers of Young Children. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing Compant