Actividad Física
Dedicar espacio y tiempo para la actividad física, a través de breves pausas de movimiento en el salón o en el lugar de trabajo e incorporarla a la vida diaria, tiene beneficios para el cuerpo y la mente. Debido a que estar sentado por largos períodos puede causar fatiga total del cuerpo e impedir el aprendizaje y el rendimiento, tomar pausas físicas y mentales puede ayudar a los estudiantes a concentrarse reduciendo el aburrimiento. Así aumenta su Motivación para retomar tareas. Incorporar la actividad física en las rutinas diarias apoya directamente el Bienestar Físico, así como la concentración, la memoria y el pensamiento creativo, aspectos clave para el éxito del estudiante adulto.
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