Recess develops social skills. Recess may be the only time during the day when children have an opportunity to experience socialization and real communication. Recess reduces stress. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends unstructured physical play as a developmentally appropriate means of reducing stress—a valuable benefit given that stress has a negative impact on learning and health. Natural light improves wellness. Sunlight stimulates the pineal gland, which is the part of the brain that helps regulate our biological clock. It is vital to the immune system, and simply makes us feel better. Outside light also triggers the synthesis of vitamin D, which a number of studies have demonstrated increases academic learning and productivity. Physical activity feeds the brain. Thanks to advances in brain research, we now know that most of the brain is activated during physical activity—much more so than while sedentary. Movement increases the capacity (and possibly even the number) of blood vessels in the brain. This expedites the delivery of oxygen, water and glucose (“brain food”), thereby optimizing the brain’s performance. Furthermore, numerous studies have shown that students who are physically active improve their academic performance, achieve higher test scores and demonstrate a better attitude toward school. Additional Sources: Rae Pica
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demarion
9/23/2016 10:03:19 am
we have to be more active always it good for our body
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Lucas
9/23/2016 10:40:27 am
Because if you don,t get exercise you will be crazy in class !
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joshua
10/12/2016 10:24:33 am
exerize is healthy for us. and helps our mind.
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