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Incorporating Physical Activity Brain Breaks
Into Elementary Classrooms
Instructional Design and Professional Learning Division K–12 Science, Health, Physical Education, and Driver
Education
Why are we here?
Today’s Objectives
To determine the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement.
To identify the characteristics of effective physical activity breaks.
To develop strategies to implement effective physical activity breaks into classroom instruction.
Active Problem SolverMultiplication and Division Word Problems
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Rock, Paper, Scissors Formative Assessment
READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward
1. A class of 35 was divided into 5 equal groups. How many students are in each group?
A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 8
READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward
1. A class of 35 were divided into 5 equal groups. How many students are in each group?
A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 8
READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward
2. Mary and Samantha have 72 pieces of candy altogether. If they split them in half, how many would each girl have?
A. 30B. 35C. 36D. 37
READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward
2. Mary and Samantha have 72 pieces of candy altogether. If they split them in half, how many would each girl have?
A. 30B. 35C. 36D. 37
READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward
3. The first grade class visited the farm. They saw 10 pigs. If each pig had 4 legs, how many pig legs were on the farm?
A. 14B. 24C. 30D. 40
READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward
3.The first grade class visited the farm. They saw 10 pigs. If each pig had 4 legs, how many pig legs were on the farm?
A. 14B. 24C. 30D. 40
READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward
Good Work!!!!Congratulations!
What are physical activity breaks?
Short physical activities performed at a desk or around a classroom that can last from one to fifteen minutes.
Why should we use physical activity breaks?
Why should we use physical activity breaks?
Which Neural Pathway do you want?
Grade Level Appropriate Amount of Direct Instruction
Grades K-2 5-8 MinutesGrades 3-5 8-12 MinutesGrades 6-8 12-15 MinutesGrades 9-12 12-15 MinutesAdult Learners 15-18 Minutes
*Eric Jensen
Why should we use physical activity breaks?
Physical activity break time! 2
Review:Why should we use physical
activity breaks?
Why should we use physical activity breaks?
When can we use physical activity breaks?
• Transitions• To wake up• To slow down• For kinesthetic learning
A Few Brain Principles• The brain responds to…• Novelty• Movement• Making connection/meaning• Concrete experiences• Social and environmental interaction
Mike Kuczala - The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement
Is there proof that physical activity breaks
actually work?
The Association between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance
CDC used over 50 studies for their report.
89% is GOOD
Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement
By James B GrissomJournal of Exercise Physiology
Sample size of 884,715 students.
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2001 Grade 5 SAT 9 and Physical FitnessS
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Number of Fitness Standards Achieved
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Higher Levels of Fitness Associated with Better Academic Performance
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Sample size was all NYC K-8 students for 2007-08.
Sample size was 2.4 million Texas students from grades 3–12 during 2007–08.
Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance
Aerobic activity leads to Neurogenesis
WARNING: Physical Fitness causes Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus, which leads to
Increased Hippocampus Size
Who wants 20% more
of a good thing?
Children’s Health: Physical Inactivity and Depression Linked
Journal of Science and MedicineMay 6, 2013
Let’s Review
Increased Physical Activity = Increased Test Scores
Helpful Hints to Create a Physically Active Classroom
• Start with a positive bully-free environment where students feel respected and valued.
• Develop a STOP signal where students will stop what they are doing to listen.
• Model enthusiasm for physical activity.• Make sure directions are very clear. • Set a time limit for the activity and make sure
your students know it. Music really helps.• Compliment the class and celebrate success.
Online ResourcesECU Activity Promotion Lab: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-hhp/exss/apl.cfm
Adventure to Fitness: http://adventuretofitness.com/
ABC Manual:http://www.davidkatzmd.com/abcforfitness.aspx
Lets Move West Virginia Resource Guidehttp://wvde.state.wv.us/healthyschools/documents/resource_guide_interactiveFinal.pdf
“Movement enhances learning – it is time to integrate this knowledge into our lesson plans.”
- Eric Jensen
Learning with the Body in Mind
Print Resources
Questions?
The next slide contains a teamwork challenge if time permits
Sequence Bridge
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