Leigh Ann Lindsey
California Baptist University
Physical Activity and the Classroom: Health and Academic Success
There is much discussion on whether physical activity has an effect on academic outcomes for children and adolescent teens. Presenters will examine the correlation between course load and a sedentary lifestyle, and discuss the benefits of exercise on both physical and mental health. Recommendations for increasing physical activity and academic success in school will be offered.
The positive benefits of exercise are unquestionable, yet heavy course loads and academic commitments can play a significant role in keeping students from being physically active. Regular exercise can have both physical and mental benefits including an increase in sleep, reduction of stress, higher self-esteem, and can prevent many chronic diseases and disorders. Recent studies have examined the connection between exercise and grade point average (GPA): noting the more consistently one exercises the greater likelihood of a higher GPA. However, as education technologically evolves and physical education is reduced in the schools there is more risk of a sedentary lifestyle. Using student heath data from a Southern California University, this session will examine course load and its impact on physical activity and mental health. Presenters will demonstrate the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. Attendees will join in innovative techniques to increase movement in the classroom, on campus and at home. Health educators will leave knowing their efforts in increasing physical activity will have a sustaining impact on their students.
Friday 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Camino Real
There is much discussion on whether physical activity has an effect on academic outcomes for children and adolescent teens. Presenters will examine the correlation between course load and a sedentary lifestyle, and discuss the benefits of exercise on both physical and mental health. Recommendations for increasing physical activity and academic success in school will be offered.
The positive benefits of exercise are unquestionable, yet heavy course loads and academic commitments can play a significant role in keeping students from being physically active. Regular exercise can have both physical and mental benefits including an increase in sleep, reduction of stress, higher self-esteem, and can prevent many chronic diseases and disorders. Recent studies have examined the connection between exercise and grade point average (GPA): noting the more consistently one exercises the greater likelihood of a higher GPA. However, as education technologically evolves and physical education is reduced in the schools there is more risk of a sedentary lifestyle. Using student heath data from a Southern California University, this session will examine course load and its impact on physical activity and mental health. Presenters will demonstrate the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. Attendees will join in innovative techniques to increase movement in the classroom, on campus and at home. Health educators will leave knowing their efforts in increasing physical activity will have a sustaining impact on their students.
Friday 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Camino Real