the power of play
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The Power of PlayIntegrating Physical Activity into Primary School Curricula
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IntroductionThe Importance of Play
Memory and recall are improved when learning is spaced out
Brain research draws a link between physical activity and brain
connections
Schools systems that allow more time for nonacademic endeavors
achieved:
higher test scores
improved attitudes
Better fitness
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The Demise of Play in Public Schools
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In 2005 the National Center for Education
Statistics survey revealed that:
-7 percent of first graders and 8
percent of third graders never had
recess
-14 percent of first graders and 15
percent of third graders had only 1
to 15 minutes of recess per day
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A study by No Child Left Behind found that 20
percent of schools have decreased recess time by an
average of 50 minutes per week
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No Play, No Progress
The Play, Policy, and Practice Interest Forum found
no research to support administrator’s belief that
test performance could be improved by keeping
children in the classroom
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-Obesity
-Diabetes
-Heart disease
-Stress related illnesses
-Decreased academic
performance
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A Better, Healthier Way
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The FLEx Framework An Innovative Solution
Freedom, Learning, and
Exploration
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Flexibility in the Classroom
Provide teachers with 60 minutes of
distributable time for co-curricular activities
Integrate physical activity into the lesson plan
Provide students with a outlet for stress and
jitters
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Creative Possibilities
Example: A teacher can insert three ten-minute
periods of exercise and stretching throughout the
school day. Morning, before lunch, and towards
the end of the day.
Teachers can use the remaining thirty minutes
for a physical-learning activity.
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Conclusions
Explore integrating health and wellness programs into
schools
More research that explores the tangible effects of
healthy living and exercise
Closer attention to health disparities and physical activity
in low-income populations
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References