College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 21:58:17
Major
Middle Level Education
Honors Course
5250:430 - 002
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Education
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
Keeping students engaged and achieving in their academic content in school is becoming a very difficult task for teachers all across the nation. A relatively new concept that many teachers and schools are attempting to try in order to accomplish this task is incorporating physical activity in the classroom. However, we still wonder just how effective this integration is and what are the effects across the various grade levels and subject areas? To answer this question, relevant articles were researched, and information was gathered on studies that have been previously done. Results show that overall physical activity incorporated in the classroom will support higher grades, an increase in concentration, a decrease in sedentary activity, among many other benefits. Physical activity is a strategy that has been shown to benefit students and teachers when integrated in the classroom.
Research Sponsor
Gary Holliday
First Reader
Lynne Pachnowski
Second Reader
Karen Plaster
Honors Faculty Advisor
Gary Holliday
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, Lauren, "The Effectiveness of Incorporating Physical Activity into the Classroom: A Literature Review" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1568.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1568