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Kids who Exercise Spend Less on Medical Bills

Posted by Dr. Julian Reed on May 18, 2017 8:11:00 AM

According to a new study"Physical activity not only makes kids feel better and helps them develop healthy habits, it's also good for the nation's bottom line." The study results were published May 1, 2017 in the journal Health Affairs.

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Topics: Research, exercise, Health and Wellness for Young Children

Exploring the benefits of physical activity for students diagnosed with ADHD

Posted by Dr. Julian Reed on Feb 28, 2017 7:15:00 AM

A recent article from the Washington Post details the findings of a new study on people with ADHD. From the article:

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Topics: adhd, move to learn

Importance of recess for elementary school students

Posted by Dr. Julian Reed on Feb 16, 2017 7:20:00 AM

I've spent over a decade examining the link between physical activity and academic achievement and cognition among students. Understanding how movement affects student outcomes—from health and fitness to achievement—has been the focus of my research with thousands of young learners. I wanted to share with you some information about the importance of recess for elementary school students.

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Topics: Dr. Julian Reed, move to learn, recess

Bring active learning to #SXSWedu!

Posted by Dr. Julian Reed on Aug 8, 2016 4:21:43 PM

Active learning is important for all students. For kinesthetic learners, it is critical. As an educator and a researcher, I've dedicated my career to educating people about the benefits of movement and learning. The research is clear: students who move while learning retain information better, are more focused, and are less hyperactive. 

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Topics: Active Learning

Research shows Walkabouts reduce inatttention and hyperactivity

Posted by Dr. Julian Reed on Mar 31, 2016 1:35:24 PM


Researchers at Iowa State University* in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at the *University of California at Irvine independently examined the effectiveness of our Walkabouts in a recent research study. The purpose as outlined in the attached scientific abstract was: to examine the effect of integrated physical activity with academic subjects using the “Walkabouts” program, compared to traditional lessons, on inattention and hyperactivity among PreK to 2nd grade students over an 8-week period. Results showed that children assigned to the intervention group improved significantly more, compared to the control group, in both inattention and hyperactivity, whereas children in the control group had a decrease in their performance over the 8-week period. Students who received Walkabouts had a decrease in hyperactivity while increasing their attention. This was an independent study conducted by these two R1 research universities and ActivEd was not involved in the administration, was blind to the methodology and the results until the study was completed.

*Iowa State University and the University of California at Irvine are two of 115 institutions that are classified as "R1: Research Universities (Highest research activity)" in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in the US.

Would you like to see this research in action in your classrooms? Request a free trail of Walkabouts!

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Topics: Research-Based, Walkabouts, Active Learning

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Walkabouts are online adventures that transform math, language arts, and reading fundamentals into standards-based, movement-rich lessons for Pre-K through second grade students. At ActivEd, we know that kids learn more, are more engaged, and are healthier when they are active both in and out of the classroom. 

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