Aligning FootGaming to Standards
In 2002 NCLB was put into effect with each state defining a set of standards in both content and achievement in reading/language arts, mathematics and science that must be aligned with assessments in the same subject areas for grades 3-8 and high school. FootGaming doesn't impact the Content Standards but it can be very effective in supporting educators' efforts in Academic Achievement Standards.
Academic Achievement Standards describe how well the students are acquiring the information and skills as defined by the content standards and measured by the state assessments/tests. For many students, year after year, a crucial element to learning success is missing. Research points again and again to the critical importance of regular and daily physical activity within the learning environment to meet the brain and cognitive needs of learners.
What Does Exerlearning Deliver?
• A highly respected study found that doubling the
amount of time for physical activity in PE or in the
learning environment over a two-year period did not harm
academic achievement, and may have boosted reading
scores. 1
• According to the President’s Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports, evidence indicates that time spent
in physical activity does not decrease learning in academic
subjects. Youth who spend less time in other subjects to
allow for regular physical activity have been shown to do
equally well or better in academic
classes. 2
• Several studies suggest that providing more time
for physical activity (by reducing class time) can lead to
increased test scores, particularly in the area of
mathematics. 3
• Classroom-based physical activity integrated into
science, math, history, or other subjects has been successfully
implemented through several programs, including Generation
FIT. The data suggests that these types of breaks for
physical activity can help children to be more focused, less
disruptive, and better able to learn. 4
References:
- Sallis JF, McKenzie TL, Kolody B, Lewis M, Marshall S, Rosengard P. Effects of health-related physical education on academic achievement; Project SPARK. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 70: 127-134.
- President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Physical activity promotion and school physical education. Physical Activity and Fitness research Digest. 1999.
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National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), executive Summary, Shape of the Nation, 2001.
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NIHCM Foundation 2004.
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wellness is as crucial in the workplace as it is in school
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