Neuroscience and physical activity

To Enhance Learning in School

von César Ochoa García

76 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

What if the secret to helping children learn more wasn't to have them sit quietly? For decades, traditional education taught us that learning required stillness. However, the latest discoveries in neuroscience reveal the exact opposite: a child's brain is more alert, engaged, and better able to retain information when the body is in motion.This innovative work breaks with old paradigms by blending neuroscience, holistic physical education, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Through an accessible, flexible, and inclusive approach for children ages 6 to 12, the author demonstrates how structured physical activity acts as a true "fertilizer" for the brain. By activating neural plasticity through key exercises, executive functions, working memory, emotional maturity, and-surprisingly-success in reading, writing, and mathematical thinking are directly enhanced. An indispensable book for teachers and parents ready to transform the classroom and home into active, healthy, and happy environments.

• Themen: Ratgeber Lebenshilfe, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung und praktische Tipps Handbuch, Lehrbuch
• ISBN: 9786630236309
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.07.2026
• Größe: 220 x 150 mm
• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing