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Physical Activity for Students

Why is physical activity necessary for students?

Physical activity is necessary for students because it:

Contributes to increasing academic achievement levels;
Increases blood flow to brain cells, improving brain cognitive functions (e.g. comprehension, alertness, concentration, remembering and memorization);
Boosts energy, which gives students the chance to get over the boredom resulting from staying focused for a long time;
Develops mental abilities;
Prevents diseases caused by lack of movement;
Improves mood and sleep quality.

Recommended physical activities for school students:

Students should engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity a day.
The physical activity must include exercises that strengthen muscles and bones. Students should do these exercises at least three times per week.

Tips to boost fitness and physical activity:

Play games that involve physical movement at home (e.g. chasing, hide and seek, jump rope, etc).
Use electronic games that require movement (simulators).
Do some fun activities (e.g. walking, cycling, picnicking at parks, and playing).
Participate in household chores (e.g. sweeping and mopping floors and surfaces, taking out the trash bin, etc).
Join sporting clubs.
Set personal physical activity goals (e.g. a 5km-walk), and reward yourself when these goals are reached, then gradually make them more challenging.

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Last Update : 05 August 2021 03:57 PM

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