Classroom Physical Activity

Classroom physical activity includes physical activity (e.g., stretching, jumping, dancing) performed in the classroom.^1–3 It includes integrating physical activity into academic classroom instruction as well as providing breaks from instruction specifically designed for physical activity. Classroom physical activity can take place at any time during the school day, last 5–15 minutes, and occur in one or several sessions throughout the school day.^1–3

Classroom physical activity benefits students by⁴

• Increasing their overall physical activity.
• Improving their attention, classroom behavior, and test scores.