Problem The problem that this paper will address is that many school aged children are not getting an adequate amount of exercise throughout the school day. Not getting the proper amount of exercise can lead to the children becoming overweight and experiencing difficulty focusing in school. Not being able to focus in school will lead to a decrease in cognitive function which may lower their grades and learning abilities. Children need at least 60 minutes of at least moderate intensity physical activity each day (Hind, 2014). In the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), which is tracking 14,000 children from birth, only 2.5% of girls and boys aged 11 years attained these recommended levels (Hind, 2014). Children
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By using articles that were mainly experimental studies, it was easier to have a clear statement as to what the important evidence was. There was a significant positive relationship between exercise and cognitive function and weight maintenance in school-aged children. The majority of the articles were a level 1 evidence based study due to them being experimental. One article was a professional opinion on what should be done in order to improve school-aged children weight and cognitive performance, but this article shared insight on what some of the possibilities are for implementing change in school-aged children’s lives. The age range of the studies found for the children was anywhere from 7-13 years of age. All of the articles found were in the year range of the limitations I set of 1995-2016. Each of the experiments had limitations, and each of these were slightly different from the rest. I think that the main limitation for a the articles was the sample size. Finding a sample size to implement the experiments on, could be difficult because they would need consent considering they are under the age of 18. Overall, the articles gave insight on what physical activity can do to improve the children’s concentration and weight …show more content…
By including one in the morning, it will increase their concentration level, help to prevent obesity, lower their BMI and teach them healthy activities that they can do outside of school. By searching certain parameters to find the articles needed, there was clear evidence to support the PICO question. Without exercise in the children 's’ lives, they are more prone to becoming obese in early childhood and throughout their lifespan. Children need to be able to have an exercise program throughout their adolescent school age. Having a exercise program with have major health and concentration benefits compared to not having any
By using articles that were mainly experimental studies, it was easier to have a clear statement as to what the important evidence was. There was a significant positive relationship between exercise and cognitive function and weight maintenance in school-aged children. The majority of the articles were a level 1 evidence based study due to them being experimental. One article was a professional opinion on what should be done in order to improve school-aged children weight and cognitive performance, but this article shared insight on what some of the possibilities are for implementing change in school-aged children’s lives. The age range of the studies found for the children was anywhere from 7-13 years of age. All of the articles found were in the year range of the limitations I set of 1995-2016. Each of the experiments had limitations, and each of these were slightly different from the rest. I think that the main limitation for a the articles was the sample size. Finding a sample size to implement the experiments on, could be difficult because they would need consent considering they are under the age of 18. Overall, the articles gave insight on what physical activity can do to improve the children’s concentration and weight …show more content…
By including one in the morning, it will increase their concentration level, help to prevent obesity, lower their BMI and teach them healthy activities that they can do outside of school. By searching certain parameters to find the articles needed, there was clear evidence to support the PICO question. Without exercise in the children 's’ lives, they are more prone to becoming obese in early childhood and throughout their lifespan. Children need to be able to have an exercise program throughout their adolescent school age. Having a exercise program with have major health and concentration benefits compared to not having any