Insights and Research Studies
Research consistently shows that regular physical exercise is closely linked to improved mental health, better academic performance, and enhanced behavior and concentration. On this page, you will find links to valuable information highlighting the importance of physical activity for children in school.
Read chapter four of this report to learn more about how physically active children demonstrate greater attentional resources, have faster cognitive processing speed, and perform better on standardized academic tests.
Wilfred Laurier University’s study on bike use in the classroom Learning in Motion: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Impact of Stationary Bike User in the Classroom.
The economic value of social and emotional learning (SEL). For every dollar invested across SEL interventions, there is an eleven dollar return.
Rallying for Resilience - Keeping Children and Youth Active in a Changing Climate - Report card on physical activity.
Ward Elementary in Winston-Salem, NC, participated in a Read to Ride program. The results encouraged them to launch the program to 30 other schools in the country.
How bikes transform students and the classroom environment.
Beyond the desk: Why Durham students are bouncing on balls, lying on the floor and riding bikes in class.
Strategies for Teaching Kids
Self-Regulation.
According to a new international review and meta-analysis, School-age children who perform short bursts of physical activity during class do better academically than their sedentary peers.