Exercise is Medicine
Motor Skills & Spatial Awareness
When we work with our students, the goal is never to enforce adherence to structure, but to allow activities to be the vehicle that teaches it.
Balance & Tracking
Our Students are developing Executive Function through physical activity. Exercise is not just good for the body; it's fuel for the brain.
ADHD & Exercise
"Studies show that even half an hour a day can help kids function better and feel better."
By: Rae Jacobson
The notion that physical activity has a positive impact on ADHD isn’t new, but a recent study showing regular physical activity decreased the severity of ADHD symptoms and improved cognitive functioning in children has a lot of people talking about the future of exercise as a treatment for ADHD.
Exercise & Happiness
Sports, Exercise, and the Benefits of Physical Activity for Individuals with Autism
“Besides improving fitness, motor function, and behavior in individuals with autism…physical activity can promote self-esteem, increase general levels of happiness, and can lead to positive social outcomes…”
The Exercise Effect
"Evidence is mounting for the benefits of exercise, yet psychologists don’t often use exercise as part of their treatment arsenal. Here’s more research on why they should."
By: Kirsten Weir
25 Studies Confirm: Exercise Prevents Depression
"How many studies does it take to convince you that moderate exercise will make you happier? If you need one more reason to start being more physically active, professors from the University of Toronto have compiled and analyzed over 26 years’ worth of scientific research which concludes that even moderate levels of physical activity—like walking for 20-30 minutes a day—can ward off depression in people of all ages."
By: Christopher Bergland