Physical Activity in the Classroom

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.

Key words:

• brain breaks
• physical activity

Supplemental Material

For a list of online resources and sample activity breaks, please visit https://doi.org/10.1080/00228958.2020.1813518

Additional information

Notes on contributors

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]