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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