THE POWER OF MOVEMENT FOR LEARNING
The Aussie Active Desks vision to get kids standing, moving, engaging and achieving more is based on evidence about the power of movement and physical activity on learning. The following links to research, briefs, Ted Talks and graphics illustrate this powerful link.
Moving more at school - Increasing Physical Activity before, during and after school
Active Education: Growing evidence on physical activity and academic performance
Wendy Suzuki: The brain-changing benefits of exercise (13:04)
Wendy Suzuki: Exercise and the Brain (14:03)
Michael Kuczala: The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement (16:09)
Physical activity for children and young people
Lifetime benefits of physical activity – Girls make your move!
What are the health benefits of physical activity
The role of schools in promoting physical activity
Active lessons can boost children’s learning and health