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Abstract
Integrating physical activity into the academic classroom not only supports overall health but also provides learning benefits: motivation, enjoyment of learning, decreases in behavior problems, and improvements in attention, on-task behavior, and academic performance.
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William Merriman
William Merriman is a Professor and Dean Emeritus in the School of Education and Health at Manhattan College. His specializations and research interests are teacher education, motor learning, and adapted physical education. Email: [email protected]
Christie M. González-Toro
Christie M. González-Toro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Manhattan College. Her research interests include student teaching triad, constructivism theory, and before-school physical activity programs. Email: [email protected]
Jeff Cherubini
Jeff Cherubini is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Kinesiology at Manhattan College. His area of expertise within kinesiology is focused on the psychosocial aspects of physical activity, exercise, and sport. Email: [email protected]