Mental Health and Physical Activity by Sarah Skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1 The argument that physical activity can positively affect cognitive functioning is a powerful one. This has been used to advocate for more physical activity in schools. Increased levels of physical activity have significant effects in reducing depression, anxiety, psychological distress, and emotional disturbance in children. Physical activity also has positive influences on concentration, memory and classroom behaviour. en-us 2017-02-19 19:49:26 UTC 2023-04-28 05:23:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png Effects of physicaleducation (PE), free school physical activity (PA) and school sports on Academic Performance - POSITIVE CONNECTION sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831316 Peer Reviewed article by  François Trudeau and Roy J Shephard (2008)
Connections between academic achievement and involvement in PE, school PA and sport programs have been examined, based on a systematic review of currently available literature. 
 They found that with adequate instruction, PA can be added to the school curriculum by taking time from other subjects without risk of negatively influencing student academic achievement. As well as, adding time to "academic" or "curricular" subjects by taking time from physical education programs does not enhance grades in these subjects and may be detrimental to health. ]]> 2017-02-19 22:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831316 A Meta-analysis of the Relationship Between Children’s Physical Activity and Mental Health - POSITIVE CONNECTION sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831367 When physical activity is restricted during school hours, children do not compensate for loss of physical activity after school, resulting in children who are incredibly sedentary throughout the majority of the day.   Approximately 20% of school-age children have a diagnosable mental health disorder that requires psychological treatment.   Through a comprehensive synthesis of the literature, 73 studies yielding 246 effect sizes found that increased levels of physical activity had significant effects in reducing depression, anxiety, psychological distress, and emotional disturbance in children. ]]> 2017-02-19 22:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831367 sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831444 2017-02-19 22:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831444 GONOODLE sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831602 #teach]]> 2017-02-19 22:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831602 TEACH IT sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831627 2017-02-19 22:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831627 LEARN IT sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831652 2017-02-19 22:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831652 Chair Bingo sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831688 This can be integrated in many fun ways for the classroom, including ways to teach different form of movement and vocabulary.  For example, flexion and extension.  It can be created specifically for each class you have to ensure it is functional for every student. #teach]]> 2017-02-19 22:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831688 sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831995 #teach]]> 2017-02-19 22:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154831995 YOGA FOR KIDS sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154832074 Integrating yoga into the classroom is a great mind break! The Yoga planet and Yoga Pretzels are great cards with yoga poses for students to do. I can be an activity to do as class or in small groups. Integrating it into daily routine can be easy if you are committed. For example, having the student sign in and do the yoga poses set out every morning before announcements start.
#teach]]> 2017-02-19 22:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154832074 Brain Breaks sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154832473 Having a fun and active way to incorporate brain breaks in your classroom. 
- Stretch
- Jump
- Sing a Song
- Move your arms in the shape of a word
- March around the class
#teach]]> 2017-02-19 23:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154832473 Integrating Movement into Math sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154833506 There are many creative ways to integrate physical activity into your lessons. Teaching time is one example. You can also use movements to form patterns in patterning units. Teaching time understanding can be done with timing the length of time it takes to do different physical motions (10 push-ups, 25 jumping jack, walking to the office and back)]]> 2017-02-19 23:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/154833506 Top 5 TED Talks for Physical Educators sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155017993 https://jcahillpe.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/top-5-ted-talks-for-pe/
1. Run, Jump, Learn! How Exercise Can Transform our Schools: Dr. John Ratey, MD
2. Want Smarter, Healthier Kids?  Try Physical Education: Paul Zientarski
3. Every Kids Needs a Champion: Rita Pierson
4. Changing the Game in Youth Sports: John O’Sullivan
5. The Decline of Play: Dr. Peter Gray]]> 2017-02-20 21:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155017993 Benefits of Physical Education and Sport in School sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155018370 2017-02-20 21:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155018370 Muscle of the Month sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155018426 This is a great way to teach the class about different muscle and how they work. Having the knowledge of different muscles makes it easier to integrate this terminology into other subjects]]> 2017-02-20 21:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155018426 Physical activity and mental health in a student population sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155019382 Students with high levels of physical activity had a lower occurrence of both anxiety and depression, shown in the study by Tyson et. al., 2010. ]]> 2017-02-20 21:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155019382 sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155019786 2017-02-20 21:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155019786 Limitation: Decide whether you are teaching physical education to the class or just being physically active sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155024390 THEY ARE DIFFERENT.]]> 2017-02-20 22:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155024390 Evidence is growing to support the positive effects Physical activity has on mental health sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155024703 A review by Stuart Biddle
The most widely studied area of physical activity and mental health is that concerning depression.  Through his research he found that physical activity is a major health behaviour strongly recommended for the prevention and treatment of several non‐communicable diseases.  Although he does believe that the associations are clear, but more needs to be known about clinical effectiveness for some population groups and conditions, as well as on the underlying causal mechanisms responsible for what ancient societies have always been aware of, i.e., that “movement is good for you” and sloth is associated with poor mental and physical health.

]]> 2017-02-20 22:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155024703 3 Mindful Breathing Exercises for Kids sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155047800
1. BELLY-BUTTON BREATHING EXERCISE: take a deep breath in, “all the way down to your belly button.” Then let it out as slowly as you can.
2. YOGA-NOSE BREATHING EXERCISE: Close one nostril with your thumb and breathe in through the other nostril. Then switch so that you are closing the other nostril and breathe out. Alternate in that way for five breaths. 
3. “STOP TO SMELL THE FLOWERS” BREATHING EXERCISE: This is meant to get kids to be mindful of the natural world instead of the pavement. Stop and stick your nose in the flowers on the neighbors’ stoops or in tree-pit gardens. Breathing deeply, and encourage your kids to do the same.

]]> 2017-02-21 02:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155047800 DANCE IT OUT sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155048415 Dancing is a great way to release stress and energy. Is it a fun way to let your students have fun as well as a way to incorporate the curriculum of dance and drama or incorporate patterning skills and teamwork into this area of activity. ]]> 2017-02-21 02:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155048415 sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155049127 2017-02-21 02:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155049127 References sarah_skipwith https://padlet.com/sarah_skipwith/t0nk9i65shd1/wish/155049787 Trudeau, F., & Shephard, R. J. (2008). Physical education, school physical activity, school sports and academic performance. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity,5(1), 10. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-5-10

Tyson, P., Wilson, K., Crone, D., Brailsford, R., & Laws, K. (2010). Physical activity and mental health in a student population. Journal of Mental Health,19(6), 492-499. doi:10.3109/09638230902968308

Ahn, S., & Fedewa, A. L. (2011). A Meta-analysis of the Relationship Between Children's Physical Activity and Mental Health. Journal of Pediatric Psychology,36(4), 385-397. doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsq107

Biddle, S. (2016). Physical activity and mental health: evidence is growing. World Psychiatry,15(2), 176-177. doi:10.1002/wps.20331

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