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Physical Activity To Help Students Perform Better In The Classroom, David Rubis
Physical Activity To Help Students Perform Better In The Classroom, David Rubis
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review evaluates how physical activity can improve student academic performance. Articles from the last decade provide strong evidence students, given access to physical activity, show improved academic performance. Physical activity improves the brain's functioning and different kinds of physical activity impact cognitive performance. Researchers acknowledged a strong correlation between physical activity and the development of overall wellness and academic confidence. Research also shows students with learning and cognitive disabilities benefit academically and behaviorally from physical activity. Physical activity is an essential element of the development of children and adolescents.
Technology And Its Impact On Physical Education, Koriene Gallagher
Technology And Its Impact On Physical Education, Koriene Gallagher
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review discusses the necessity of technology in physical education classrooms. The review first looks at the history of technology in education and the theoretical framework of technology in physical education. Then the review will discuss the impacts of implementing technology into the physical education classroom including the positive and the negative impacts. Today there are teachers who believe technology should be in physical education and there are others who believe it should not be implemented in physical education. The review will also discuss the teacher's role in technology in physical education. Technology in physical education classrooms can help …