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There is much scientific research to support the benefits for schools and districts to incorporate the Comprehensive Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Model. Many of the evidence-based reasons are listed below- one of the biggest reasons is:
Healthy students are better learners!
Fun! Physical activity in schools can support:
Fun! Physical activity in schools can support:
Improved attendance rates
Increased sense of community
Opportunities for students to build relationships with each other
More opportunities to experience joy
Academic Success! Movement can activate student minds to:
Academic Success! Movement can activate student minds to:
Increase attentiveness and on task behaviors during class time
Increase creativity
Increase information recall and retention
Engage with academic material in new and inclusive ways to promote learning
Overall Well-being! Students that are physically active are more likely to:
Overall Well-being! Students that are physically active are more likely to:
Better manage stress, depression, and anxiety
Maintain cardiovascular health across their lifetime
Develop necessary social-emotional skills
Report a higher sense of well-being
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