The benefits of physical activity are many and well documented. For kids in school, it is especially important. Five ways physical activity benefits students include:
- Improved concentration and staying on-task.
- Reduced disruptive behavior, fidgeting.
- Improved motivation and engagement in class.
- Better grades and test scores.
- Increased total daily physical activity.
About Karen Blakeslee
The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.
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