1. John Ratey has written books on how exercise influences students for the better in the classroom. He explains that although exercise does not make one smarter, it does put peoples’ brains in an optimal condition to learn. He also calls exercise “ADHD medication without side effects.
2. There has been a debate in the last 10 years on whether or not exercise has a positive effect on learning. The latest research indicates that there is a positive correlation between the two. It makes sense to me that there is a correlation. Exercise seems to wake up my brain, and it gets my blood flowing so I can focus better on material presented in the classroom. It relieves stress in the body that allows students to concentrate better and not be jittery.
3. Now what? Well, I’m sure research will continue. I’m actually surprised that researchers haven’t come to this conclusion sooner. Hasn’t the positive correlation between exercise and learning been demonstrated for decades? I think that’s the reason elementary students are allowed an hour and a half of recess every day. Isn’t that why teachers will have students stand up and stretch in the middle of long lectures? Come on, people. Exercise is good for any learner!
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