Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance

Date
2007-11
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Found At
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Abstract

Reviews research on the links between physical activity and concentration, cognitive functioning, and classroom behavior. Outlines the benefits of physical education and activity breaks at school to children's health and academic performance.

Description
Keywords
Elementary and Secondary Education, Children and Youth, Health
Cite As
http://www.activelivingresearch.org/files/Active_Ed.pdf