An update on the current research that supports the need for physical education in our schools and the importance of regular exercise in our lives. What’s good for the body IS good for the brain! Participate in brain energizers you can share with classroom teachers to keep kids engaged in the classroom.

1. Your Brain….on Exercise! Terry Eckmann, Ph.D. Minot State University 701-858-3155

3. 30 minutes of Physical Activity

4. Aerobic Exercise Stimulates BDNF

7. Exercise Increases Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus

9. Gets Oxygen and Glucose to the Brain Faster

10. The brain needs oxygen and glucose to function effectively!

11. Repetitive Gross Motor Movement Strengthens Dendritic Branching

13. Strengthens the Cardiovascular System

14. When the heart, lungs, and muscles work more efficiently together…oxygen is transported to the brain more efficiently.

15. Improves mood and elevates stress threshold

16. Stress and Learning Jensen 1998