The Effect of Fitness and Exercise on Brain Function and Learning Share The Wealth Conference And Exhibition

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1 The Effect of Fitness and Exercise on Brain Function and Learning Share The Wealth Conference And Exhibition Paul Zientarski Naperville, Illinois Twitter #PaulZientarski

2 Find a Partner

3 Rock, Paper, Scissors 1 st time beat your opponent

4 Rock, Paper, Scissors 2 nd time lose to your opponent

5 A Mind in Motion Tends to Stay in Motion

6 SAT 9 Percentile SAT 9 Percentile SAT 9 Percentile 2001 Grade 5 SAT 9 and Physical Fitness Scores Number of Fitness Standards Achieved Reading Mathematics 71 Higher academic achievement is associated with higher levels of fitness in grade 5,7,9. The relationship between academic achievement and fitness in grade 5,7,9 was greater in mathematics than in reading, particularly at high fitness levels Grade 7 SAT 9 and Physical Fitness Scores Grade 9 SAT 9 and Physical Fitness Scores Number of Fitness Standards Achieved Number of Fitness Standards Achieved Reading Mathematics Reading Mathematics

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8 CST Math Scale Score Figure 2 shows these same results using 2004 CST in mathematics scale scores Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade Overall PFT Score

9 Researchers at West Virginia University evaluated the fitness levels and standardized academic test scores of 725 Grade 5 students in Wood County, West Virginia, and re-examined the results two years later when the children were in Grade 7.

10 The study found that academic performance dipped when the students' fitness declined and increased when fitness improved. Children with the highest average standardized test scores, which included reading, math, science and social studies, were deemed fit at the start and end of the study.

11 What were the findings in the State of Texas in 2011? 2.47 Million Students tested Most telling tests for Academic Success Cardiovascular Fitness

12 Million students tested CV Fitness Corresponds with Academic Performance when Schools Stratified by State Rating System Exemplary Recognized Acceptable Unacceptable CV TAKS Texas Youth Fitness Study

13 Swedish Study Performed - study of all Swedish men born between 1950 on who entered the MILITARY At age 18 They had grades and test scores at 15 and test scores on entering military at 18. As well they had information on physical fitness at 15 and 18 and made their analyses. 270,000 were siblings 3100 were fraternal twins 1432 were identical twins The sample included a total of 1,221,727 men The finding was that higher IQ scores were found in those men with the better cardiovascular conditioning, even when comparing TWINS!

14 2014 Study in Taiwan 400,000 Jr. Hi 9 th grade students for entrance exam for HS. Students who showed a moderate improvement in physical education scores (cardiovascular) a 25 percent improvement or less achieved best in the entrance exam with 276 points on average, while students with a significant decline in cardiovascular performance of more than 25 percent scored lowest in the exam with 260 points on average.

15 Is there any science or empirical evidence to substantiate these findings????

16 9 and 10 year olds students Higher Fit Lower Fit Easy Test Hard Test Slide Compliments of Dr. Chuck Hillman University of Illinois

17 9 I N M T O E N R T V H E N T I O N year old students

18 Here Comes Every PE Teacher s Favorite Slide!

19 Average composite of 20 student brains taking the same test Brains after sitting quietly Brains after 20 minute walk Research/Brain Scan Compliments of Dr. Chuck Hillman University of Illinois

20 Enhanced Academic Performance Consistent exercise, and certain types of specific exercises, can both temporarily and permanently affect the way your brain is able to focus, its ability to deal with stress and anxiety, and its ability to learn Exercise is like fertilizer for the brain it s so good, it s like Miracle Gro. - Dr. John Ratey, Harvard Brain Researcher

21 BDNF Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

22 A brain that's low on BDNF shuts itself off to new information, and groups that are deprived of this chemical are not as quick or sharp as those with adequate amounts. Until the mid-nineties it was thought that the adult loss of nerve cells was irrevocable, but studies over the past decade have overturned that assumption, showing that "neurogenesis" (formation of nerve tissue) in some parts of the brain can be induced easily with exercise.

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25 Brain Function Thought Process

26 Dopamine Reward Pleasure Motivation/Drive Attention Appetite Sex Aggression Norepinepherine Alertness Concentration Energy Mood Cognitive Function Anxiety Impulse Irritability Serotonin Obsessions Compulsions Memory

27 Exercise Creates New Brain Cells = New Learning Enhances Brain Cells with More Connections

28 EXERCISE PREPARES THE MIND Improves Impulse Control Improves Behavior Improves Attention Decreases Restlessness Improves Arousal - Lessens Fatigue Improves Motivation

29 Exercise Prepares the Mind Continued Helps Mood and Anxiety Regulation Combats Depression Improves Self-esteem Reverses Learned Helplessness Combats Toxic Effects of Stress Hormones

30 Gymnastics, Tumbling

31 Malpractice Occurrences More Time Needed for Academics Discipline Problem Didn t Finish Their Work NO Recess NO PE

32 ADD & ADHD Statistics 1985 about 500,000 students diagnosed to 7 million diagnosed out of every 10 students diagnosed Boys 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with the condition than girls 75% boys with ADD have ADHD 60% girls with ADD have ADHD 65% of all students with ADHD have discipline problems Statistics from the Institute of Mental Health

33 How have we used the Research? We collected data!

34 52-56% Better

35 93% Better

36 What does L.R.P.E. Look Like? Based on Fitness Cardiovascular Intensity bpm Cross Lateral Activities Core Strength Team Building Balance and Gymnastics Traditional Team Sports

37 Utilize/Embrace the Current Technology

38 Can this program be replicated

39 Sweden Spain Denmark Finland Japan So. Korea China England Canada Australia Israel

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41 Fitness Changes Academics and Behavior Anthony Elementary in Leavenworth, Kansas Edutopia (Dec/Jan 2006) In 2004 Anthony increased PE and PA from one to five days a week, revamped their school lunch program, and added vitamins to the daily menu. Anthony had three remarkable changes in one year: 1. There was a 1300+% increase in those passing the fitness test. 2. They went from 10 th in Reading and 9 th in Math (in a district with 10 elementary schools) to 2 nd in Reading and 1 st in Math. 3. Office referrals for discipline were reduced from 438 to 18. Anthony Elementary in Leavenworth, KS In 2004 Anthony increased PE and PA from once to five days a week. They went from 10 th in Reading and 9 th in Math (in a district of 10 schools) to 2 nd in Reading and 1 st in Math. Their disciplinary office referrals dropped from 438 to 18. The number of students passing the Presidential Fitness Test increased by over 1300%. Reading Assessment YEAR UNSATISFACTORY ADVANCED EXEMPLARY % 0% 7.4% % 19.4% 8.3% % 33.3% 18.5% Math Assessment YEAR UNSATISFACTORY ADVANCED EXEMPLARY % 5.4% 2.7% % 18.2% 3.0% % 23.8% 47.6%

42 Correlation coefficients IMPROVES BEHAVIOR Student Fitness and BMI Levels Correlate with Attendance and Disciplinary Incidents TEXAS STUDY Better attendance Fewer disciplinary incidents Healthy fitness zone for cardiovascular health Healthy fitness zone for BMI Return on Investment: Better attendance = more kids learning Source: Welk G. Cardiovascular Fitness and Body Mass Index are Associated with Academic Achievement in Schools. Dallas, Texas: Cooper Institute, March 2009

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45 This 3 pound muscle Consumes 20% of the Glucose your body manufactures

46 The Science of Breakfast

47 Right Foods Foods that contain WHOLE GRAINS instead of those made with refined flour. Example: whole grain muffins, bagels, whole wheat bread for toast or sandwiches, cereals (especially oatmeal and bran cereals)

48 Right Foods Reduced fat dairy products such as skim milk for cereal or low-fat yogurt Fresh fruits and vegetables as side items Especially Bananas (Source of Complex Carbs) Eggs, cheeses and various nuts (almonds) are all high in protein. Eggs are a great source of Omega 3 s which are important.

49 Sources of Added Sugars in American Diet

50 Foods to Avoid! Highly sugared drinks and soda, foods full of artificial colors and flavorings, frosting and any foods that list corn syrup as a primary ingredient

51 Obesity & ERPs (NoGo-Go P3 Amplitude) Healthy Weight Obese -2 µv 2 Kamijo et al. (2012). Psychophysiology, 49,

52 Suggested Reading on the Subject The BRAIN

53 Sleep Hygiene Well rested students show a 22% increased ability to be creative. Sleep is important in memory formation, organization, retention, and RETRIEVAL 8 hours is needed..1 st 6 hours the OUT SIDE BRAIN IS AT WORK LAST 2 HOURS THE INSIDE BRAIN IS AT WORK THERE IS NO SHORTCUT! Dr. John Medina Brain Rules

54 Study done on US Naval recruits 2000 and 2001 recruits were allotted 6 hours of sleep per night recruits were allotted 8 hours of sleep per night. The lowest in 2003 was higher than the highest in the previous years.

55 Take pride in what you do each day as you work to make a difference in the life of your students. Quality Physical Education brings value to the learning process Quality Physical Education improves student behavior Quality Physical Education improves student attendance Quality Physical Education enhances the life of students Physically, Emotionally, Socially, Mentally We need to advocate to the public, administrators, legislatures and our students about our importance in their life.

56 Time for Q and A? zcoach47@gmail.com Zientarski