160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
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Discussions of physical activity in schools often focus on health-related outcomes, but there is also evidence for its integral role in academic achievement, cognition, and psychological adjustment. Written by a scientist-practitioner, Physical Activity and Student Learning explores the effects of physical activity within the broader context of educational psychology research and theory and... Read more
Introduction 1. Physical Activity Through the School Years 2. Executive Function and Academic Achievement 3. Mental Health and Positive Learning Behavior 4. Actively Moving Ahead with Interventions. Conclusions. Glossary. Index.
Biography
Tara Stevens is Professor of Educational Psychology at Texas Tech University, USA, where she coordinates the School Psychology PhD track.
