One of the things that still isn’t commonly discussed in the brain science world is the positive relationship between movement and learning.
I think that most of us have experienced it, but may not have been able to put a name to it. I know that when I’m stuck on something, I’ll often go for a walk, go to get a snack (not a good habit) or otherwise walk away from my computer and do something else. I can’t just change tasks at the computer, I need to physically get away — where I can continue to ponder whatever it is that I’m trying to solve, or let the subconscious work on it. But, in any event, moving cements the learning and helps with my problem-solving.
Physically fit kids do better in school.
Now if only we can get corporate America and the US school system to embrace this.
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