UP ON OUR FEET Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:12:46 -0700 https://americansportsinstitute.org/ en-us © 2026 American Sports Institute. All Rights Reserved. yes 01069398-96e2-50e1-b06a-2e795d7ed70b American Sports Institute episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) physical activity, academic performance, health, education, schools, education reform, education transformation, The Arete School, environment, economy American Sports Institute https://storage.buzzsprout.com/12yj8wgd9eta6ry40xgr5smlyznc?.jpg UP ON OUR FEET https://americansportsinstitute.org/ Physically-Active Lessons Improve Students' Health, Cognition, AND Academic Ability Simultaneously Physically-Active Lessons Improve Students' Health, Cognition, AND Academic Ability Simultaneously With all the concern regarding the physical health, mental health, and academic ability of schoolchildren worldwide, 36 elementary schoolchildren spent two years learning math not in a sedentary manner sitting at their desks, but in a physically-active manner. The results of this learning methodology are quite impressive. Here with the project and its results is Professor Daniele Magistro of the University of Southampton in England.

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]]> With all the concern regarding the physical health, mental health, and academic ability of schoolchildren worldwide, 36 elementary schoolchildren spent two years learning math not in a sedentary manner sitting at their desks, but in a physically-active manner. The results of this learning methodology are quite impressive. Here with the project and its results is Professor Daniele Magistro of the University of Southampton in England.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-19061482 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0700 1903 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, mental health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, arete, firstARETE, Up On Our Feet, American Spor 6 1 full false Physical Activity Enhances School Readiness for Preschoolers Physical Activity Enhances School Readiness for Preschoolers There have been many studies demonstrating that physical activity positively impacts the academic performance of schoolchildren. And now, we’re beginning to find out that physical activity also enhances school readiness for preschoolers. Here with the details is Professor Myrto Mavilidi of the School of Education at the University of Wollongong in Australia, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Limassol in Cyprus.

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]]> There have been many studies demonstrating that physical activity positively impacts the academic performance of schoolchildren. And now, we’re beginning to find out that physical activity also enhances school readiness for preschoolers. Here with the details is Professor Myrto Mavilidi of the School of Education at the University of Wollongong in Australia, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Limassol in Cyprus.

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]]> https://americansportsinstitute.org/programs-services/up-on-our-feet/ American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-18100824 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700 1940 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, mental health, wellness, brain, cognition, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 5 4 full false Team-Based Physical Activity Enhances Social Cognition Team-Based Physical Activity Enhances Social Cognition Two or more people engaged in the same challenging physical activity can enhance one another’s social cognition. Here with the details is Professor Liye Zou of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, China.

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]]> Two or more people engaged in the same challenging physical activity can enhance one another’s social cognition. Here with the details is Professor Liye Zou of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, China.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-17799108 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0700 1882 physical activity, health, wellness, brain, cognition, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 5 3 full false Physically-Active Learning Is Better for Students Than Sedentary Learning Physically-Active Learning Is Better for Students Than Sedentary Learning Having students engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity while learning improves their academic performance, cognition, and fitness more so than students who sit at their desks. Here with the details of a research study that produced these results is Professor Carlos Martín Martínez of King Juan Carlos University in Madrid.

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]]> Having students engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity while learning improves their academic performance, cognition, and fitness more so than students who sit at their desks. Here with the details of a research study that produced these results is Professor Carlos Martín Martínez of King Juan Carlos University in Madrid.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-17152996 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 -0700 1174 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, mental health, wellness, brain, cognition, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 5 2 full false Physical Exercise Improves Intelligence in Youth Physical Exercise Improves Intelligence in Youth Over the past two decades, an overwhelming number of scientifically-validated, peer-reviewed studies have shown that physical exercise enhances brain function. A recent study shows that this also translates into improved intelligence or IQ in youth. Here with the details is Professor David Jiménez-Pavón, a researcher at the University of Cádiz in Spain.

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]]> Over the past two decades, an overwhelming number of scientifically-validated, peer-reviewed studies have shown that physical exercise enhances brain function. A recent study shows that this also translates into improved intelligence or IQ in youth. Here with the details is Professor David Jiménez-Pavón, a researcher at the University of Cádiz in Spain.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-16818096 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0700 1016 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, mental health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 5 1 full false How Cycling Culture Benefits Public Health, Economies, Climate-Change Mitigation How Cycling Culture Benefits Public Health, Economies, Climate-Change Mitigation It is well established that exercising and being physically active is good for a person’s brain, body, and mental health. But there is also an added benefit that goes beyond individuals that has to do with the impact of physical activity on a macro, cultural level, to an entire society, including the relationship of public health, economics, and climate-change mitigation to cycling as an active form of transportation in France. Here with the details is Professor Kévin Jean, an epidemiologist in Health and Global Changes in the Department of Biology at École Normale Supérieure and a researcher at the Conservatoire National des Arts Et Métiers in Paris.

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]]> It is well established that exercising and being physically active is good for a person’s brain, body, and mental health. But there is also an added benefit that goes beyond individuals that has to do with the impact of physical activity on a macro, cultural level, to an entire society, including the relationship of public health, economics, and climate-change mitigation to cycling as an active form of transportation in France. Here with the details is Professor Kévin Jean, an epidemiologist in Health and Global Changes in the Department of Biology at École Normale Supérieure and a researcher at the Conservatoire National des Arts Et Métiers in Paris.

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]]> https://americansportsinstitute.org/programs-services/up-on-our-feet/ American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-16240945 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0800 1642 physical activity, health, public health, wellness, cycling, active transportation, economics, climate change, climate change mitigation, American Sports Institute 4 3 full false Walking Can Prevent the Recurrence of Low Back Pain Walking Can Prevent the Recurrence of Low Back Pain Low back pain is an affliction that impacts over half a billion people annually worldwide, and often affects just about everything a person does in their daily life. And while the medical community, for the most part, can only offer simple medication or rest to possibly relieve low back pain, a recent study shows that there is something else that is simple to do, cost-effective, and produces positive results regarding its recurrence. Here with the details is Dr. Natasha Pocovi of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

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]]> Low back pain is an affliction that impacts over half a billion people annually worldwide, and often affects just about everything a person does in their daily life. And while the medical community, for the most part, can only offer simple medication or rest to possibly relieve low back pain, a recent study shows that there is something else that is simple to do, cost-effective, and produces positive results regarding its recurrence. Here with the details is Dr. Natasha Pocovi of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-15736956 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0700 1736 physical activity, health, wellness, walking, low back pain, American Sports Institute, ASI, UP ON OUR FEET, 4 2 full false Steps Per Day Impacts Children’s Mental Health Steps Per Day Impacts Children’s Mental Health A growing number of research studies is showing that physical activity not only enhances our physical health, it also positively impacts our mental health. And this is true for schoolchildren as well as adults. In fact, something as simple as getting a certain number of steps per day has shown to positively impact the mental health of students. Here with details on this is Professor Celia Álvarez-Bueno of the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. 

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]]> A growing number of research studies is showing that physical activity not only enhances our physical health, it also positively impacts our mental health. And this is true for schoolchildren as well as adults. In fact, something as simple as getting a certain number of steps per day has shown to positively impact the mental health of students. Here with details on this is Professor Celia Álvarez-Bueno of the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. 

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-14647779 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0800 1561 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, mental health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 4 1 full false Students' Reactions to Physical Activity Integration in the Classroom Students' Reactions to Physical Activity Integration in the Classroom While there have been many studies on how physical activity in schools impacts the academic performance, health, and social-emotional behavior of students, there has been very little research on the reactions of students themselves to experiencing physical activity in their classrooms. Here with a study that did just that is Professor Jaimie McMullen of the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.

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]]> While there have been many studies on how physical activity in schools impacts the academic performance, health, and social-emotional behavior of students, there has been very little research on the reactions of students themselves to experiencing physical activity in their classrooms. Here with a study that did just that is Professor Jaimie McMullen of the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-14094110 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0800 1949 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, mental health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 3 5 full false How Physical Activity Increases Academic Performance … in Everyday Language How Physical Activity Increases Academic Performance … in Everyday Language Over the past two decades, numerous scientific studies have shown how physical activity increases academic performance in schoolchildren. But sometimes the studies are so technical, it’s difficult to grasp what’s being said. Here with a simple explanation of the role of physical activity in improving students’ academic performance is Professor Lauren Raine of Northeastern University in Boston.

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]]> Over the past two decades, numerous scientific studies have shown how physical activity increases academic performance in schoolchildren. But sometimes the studies are so technical, it’s difficult to grasp what’s being said. Here with a simple explanation of the role of physical activity in improving students’ academic performance is Professor Lauren Raine of Northeastern University in Boston.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-13701426 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0700 1849 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, mental health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 3 4 full false Spinning Apes and Children, Mental Health, Learning Spinning Apes and Children, Mental Health, Learning Whether in the wild or captivity, as part of their normal, regular behavior, great apes will hold on to a vine, raise themselves in the air, and spin themselves around and around at high speeds until they become dizzy. What does this have to do with our own evolution and behavior, and what are its implications for children, mental health, and learning? Here to discuss all this is Professor Adriano Lameira of The University of Warwick in Coventry, England.

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]]> Whether in the wild or captivity, as part of their normal, regular behavior, great apes will hold on to a vine, raise themselves in the air, and spin themselves around and around at high speeds until they become dizzy. What does this have to do with our own evolution and behavior, and what are its implications for children, mental health, and learning? Here to discuss all this is Professor Adriano Lameira of The University of Warwick in Coventry, England.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-13312311 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0700 2142 physical activity, learning, education, children, mental health, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 3 3 full false Yoga and the Body. Yoga and the Brain Yoga and the Body. Yoga and the Brain Research shows that yoga not only positively impacts our bodies, it also has the same effect on our brains. What’s more, people of all ages and ability levels can practice and enjoy its benefits. Someone who is doing extensive research on yoga is Professor Neha Gothe of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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]]> Research shows that yoga not only positively impacts our bodies, it also has the same effect on our brains. What’s more, people of all ages and ability levels can practice and enjoy its benefits. Someone who is doing extensive research on yoga is Professor Neha Gothe of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-13100008 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1866 physical activity, health, wellness, brain, cognition, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 3 2 full false The 'WHERE' of Physical Activity's Positive Impact The 'WHERE' of Physical Activity's Positive Impact For some time, we've known that physical activity is good for both our body and brain. Now, emerging research is just beginning to show us something else: It may not be just a matter of being physically active itself, or a matter of what types of physical activity you do, but WHERE you actually do your physical activity may be an important and determining factor in the benefits you get out of it. Here to discuss this is Professor David Lubans of The University of Newcastle in Australia.

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]]> For some time, we've known that physical activity is good for both our body and brain. Now, emerging research is just beginning to show us something else: It may not be just a matter of being physically active itself, or a matter of what types of physical activity you do, but WHERE you actually do your physical activity may be an important and determining factor in the benefits you get out of it. Here to discuss this is Professor David Lubans of The University of Newcastle in Australia.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-12737627 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1896 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, wellness, mental health, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI, envi 3 1 full false Physical Activity as a Way to Prevent and Treat Anxiety Physical Activity as a Way to Prevent and Treat Anxiety While we would mostly rather not, just about everyone experiences anxiety. And people get anxious for all kinds of reasons. Some anxieties are minor that we get through fairly well, and some take hold of us in potentially debilitating ways. At the same time, emerging research is indicating that being physically active may offer a way to not only treat anxiety, but limit it to occurring ever-so-rarely, if at all. Here with insights on this is Associate Professor Dr. Maria Åberg of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden who has conducted promising research on the impact of physical activity on anxiety.

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]]> While we would mostly rather not, just about everyone experiences anxiety. And people get anxious for all kinds of reasons. Some anxieties are minor that we get through fairly well, and some take hold of us in potentially debilitating ways. At the same time, emerging research is indicating that being physically active may offer a way to not only treat anxiety, but limit it to occurring ever-so-rarely, if at all. Here with insights on this is Associate Professor Dr. Maria Åberg of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden who has conducted promising research on the impact of physical activity on anxiety.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-11632569 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1767 physical activity, education, learning, health, wellness, brain, cognition, anxiety, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 2 10 full false The Positive Combined Effect of Physical Activity and Music on Your Brain The Positive Combined Effect of Physical Activity and Music on Your Brain Over the past 30 to 40 years, research in neuroscience has conclusively shown how physical activity positively impacts cognition, how our brains work. More recently, studies are showing the same thing with music; that it, too, has a positive effect on the brain and how it works. And most recently, we’re learning that physical activity and music TOGETHER can have a positive effect on the brain that is more pronounced than either activity by itself. Here to discuss this is Professor Psyche Loui of Northeastern University.

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]]> Over the past 30 to 40 years, research in neuroscience has conclusively shown how physical activity positively impacts cognition, how our brains work. More recently, studies are showing the same thing with music; that it, too, has a positive effect on the brain and how it works. And most recently, we’re learning that physical activity and music TOGETHER can have a positive effect on the brain that is more pronounced than either activity by itself. Here to discuss this is Professor Psyche Loui of Northeastern University.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-11348629 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700 2068 physical activity, music, academic performance, education, learning, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 2 9 full false Evolution and Why Exercise Is Essential, Not Optional Evolution and Why Exercise Is Essential, Not Optional For most people, exercise is something they know is good for them, but don't have the time, motivation, or inclination to make it a priority. They just don't see it as being essential to them. However, research shows that exercise is, in fact, essential to our very existence as human beings. Professor Herman Pontzer of Duke University explains why exercise and all forms of physical activity are, indeed, essential to our brains, bodies, and social-emotional conditions.
(Note: Due to a technical connection problem while recording this interview, every so often, a word is omitted from the audio. We apologize for this.)

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]]> For most people, exercise is something they know is good for them, but don't have the time, motivation, or inclination to make it a priority. They just don't see it as being essential to them. However, research shows that exercise is, in fact, essential to our very existence as human beings. Professor Herman Pontzer of Duke University explains why exercise and all forms of physical activity are, indeed, essential to our brains, bodies, and social-emotional conditions.
(Note: Due to a technical connection problem while recording this interview, every so often, a word is omitted from the audio. We apologize for this.)

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-11150642 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1824 physical activity, evolution, academic performance, education, learning, health, wellness, weight loss, calories, brain, cognition, diet, nutrition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete 2 8 full false Diet: How the Body and Brain Are Integrated Diet: How the Body and Brain Are Integrated In addition to the body and brain being integrated through physical activity, they are also connected through diet. What we eat has a direct impact on how our brains function. Professor Fernando Gómez-Pinilla of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is a leading expert on how the body and brain are integrated through diet.

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]]> In addition to the body and brain being integrated through physical activity, they are also connected through diet. What we eat has a direct impact on how our brains function. Professor Fernando Gómez-Pinilla of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is a leading expert on how the body and brain are integrated through diet.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-11068496 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0700 2249 diet, nutrition, health, wellness, brain, cognition, body, body-brain integration, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 2 7 full false Physical Activity: How the Body and Brain Are Integrated Physical Activity: How the Body and Brain Are Integrated The brain is not only a thinking organ, it is also a movement organ. In fact, the brain and body are directly linked through physical activity, whereby the brain positively impacts movement and movement positively impacts the brain. Professor Fernando Gómez-Pinilla of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is a leading expert on how the body and brain are integrated and enhance one another.

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]]> The brain is not only a thinking organ, it is also a movement organ. In fact, the brain and body are directly linked through physical activity, whereby the brain positively impacts movement and movement positively impacts the brain. Professor Fernando Gómez-Pinilla of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is a leading expert on how the body and brain are integrated and enhance one another.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10854246 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0700 2101 physical activity, health, wellness, brain, cognition, body, movement, body-brain integration, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 2 6 full false The Positive Effect of Physical Activity on Preventing and Treating Depression The Positive Effect of Physical Activity on Preventing and Treating Depression It is common knowledge that physical activity is good for the body and our physical health. Less known is the fact that physical activity is just as beneficial for the brain and our mental health, including playing a significant role in the prevention and treatment of depression. Here with the details on this is Professor Philip Holmes of the University of Georgia.

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]]> It is common knowledge that physical activity is good for the body and our physical health. Less known is the fact that physical activity is just as beneficial for the brain and our mental health, including playing a significant role in the prevention and treatment of depression. Here with the details on this is Professor Philip Holmes of the University of Georgia.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10629415 Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 -0700 2084 physical activity, depression, brain, cognition, health, wellness, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 2 5 full false Physical Activity Greatly Reduces the Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Physical Activity Greatly Reduces the Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease There is no current medical procedure, surgical technique, or prescriptive drug that can prevent or slow the progression of forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. However, there is something people can do to significantly reduce their chances of developing dementia or slow its progression that doesn't require medical treatment, doesn't cost anything, or have any negative side effects. In fact, it has numerous physical and mental benefits. Here to discuss this is Professor Laura Middleton of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

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]]> There is no current medical procedure, surgical technique, or prescriptive drug that can prevent or slow the progression of forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. However, there is something people can do to significantly reduce their chances of developing dementia or slow its progression that doesn't require medical treatment, doesn't cost anything, or have any negative side effects. In fact, it has numerous physical and mental benefits. Here to discuss this is Professor Laura Middleton of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10419405 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0700 2121 physical activity, dementia, Alzheimer's, brain, cognition 2 4 full false Social and Economic Implications of Physical Activity and Today’s Youth — Needs and Challenges Social and Economic Implications of Physical Activity and Today’s Youth — Needs and Challenges Even though it has become increasingly recognized that physical activity benefits the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of individuals, the physical-activity levels of children and youth globally continues to decline, which does not bode well for their well-being when they become adults. Here to discuss the social and economic implications of this issue, including the needs and challenges facing schools and societies, is Dr. Jouni Välijärvi, Emeritus Professor and former director of the Finnish Institute for Educational Research at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

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]]> Even though it has become increasingly recognized that physical activity benefits the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of individuals, the physical-activity levels of children and youth globally continues to decline, which does not bode well for their well-being when they become adults. Here to discuss the social and economic implications of this issue, including the needs and challenges facing schools and societies, is Dr. Jouni Välijärvi, Emeritus Professor and former director of the Finnish Institute for Educational Research at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10212714 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0800 2122 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Ins 2 3 full false Very Concerning: The Status of Physical Activity Among the World's Children and Youth Very Concerning: The Status of Physical Activity Among the World's Children and Youth Children and youth around the world today are not getting enough daily physical activity. The implications for their current and long-term states of health are very concerning. Here with the worldwide extent of this troubling issue is Dr. Salomé Aubert of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance.

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]]> Children and youth around the world today are not getting enough daily physical activity. The implications for their current and long-term states of health are very concerning. Here with the worldwide extent of this troubling issue is Dr. Salomé Aubert of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10161252 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0800 1953 physical activity, education, health, wellness, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Institute, ASI 2 2 full false Running Program and 23 Consecutive Years of the Highest Academic Test Scores in the School Running Program and 23 Consecutive Years of the Highest Academic Test Scores in the School Research shows that the more physically active students are, the better their academic performance. And for 23 consecutive years, students in teacher Pete Saccone's fifth-grade class at Meridian Elementary School, just east of San Diego, California, validated this research with the highest academic tests scores in the school. The key to their success: The "Funner to Be a Runner" running program. Here's the story from the now-retired Saccone.

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]]> Research shows that the more physically active students are, the better their academic performance. And for 23 consecutive years, students in teacher Pete Saccone's fifth-grade class at Meridian Elementary School, just east of San Diego, California, validated this research with the highest academic tests scores in the school. The key to their success: The "Funner to Be a Runner" running program. Here's the story from the now-retired Saccone.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10161105 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0800 1948 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Ins 2 1 full false Vanguard Finland — Integrating Physical Activity into Finnish Schools and Academic Classrooms Vanguard Finland — Integrating Physical Activity into Finnish Schools and Academic Classrooms With research showing that the more physically active students are, the better their academic performance, health, and behavior, Finland is among the global leaders in integrating physical activity into its early-childhood education and care programs, and its primary-level schools and academic classrooms. Featuring Professor Arja Sääkslahti of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä.

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]]> With research showing that the more physically active students are, the better their academic performance, health, and behavior, Finland is among the global leaders in integrating physical activity into its early-childhood education and care programs, and its primary-level schools and academic classrooms. Featuring Professor Arja Sääkslahti of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10159946 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1921 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Ins 1 3 full false Physical Activity in Finland — Schools and Society, Strengths and Concerns, Today and Tomorrow Physical Activity in Finland — Schools and Society, Strengths and Concerns, Today and Tomorrow A look at the status and engagement of physical activity in Finland, including in its schools, in society at large, and what the future holds, with Professor Timo Jaakkola of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä.

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]]> A look at the status and engagement of physical activity in Finland, including in its schools, in society at large, and what the future holds, with Professor Timo Jaakkola of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-10153607 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0800 1862 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Ins 1 2 full false Physical Activity, Cognition, and Academic Achievement Physical Activity, Cognition, and Academic Achievement How physical activity improves academic performance in schoolchildren, with  Professor Charles Hillman, an internationally-recognized neuroscientist at Northeastern University in Boston.

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]]> How physical activity improves academic performance in schoolchildren, with  Professor Charles Hillman, an internationally-recognized neuroscientist at Northeastern University in Boston.

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]]> American Sports Institute Buzzsprout-9843798 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0800 1927 physical activity, academic performance, education, learning, health, wellness, brain, cognition, educational, schools, education reform, education transformation, children, youth, The Arete School, Arete School, arete, Up On Our Feet, American Sports Ins 1 1 full false