This tip discusses why it is important to incorporate physical movement into training programs to increase learning and retention.
Incorporate Physical Movement
A Positive Impact on Learning and Retention
In his excellent book: The Accelerated Learning Handbook, Dave Meier advises: “Make sure to get people out of their seats. Be sure to provide opportunities for physical movement and activity as part of the learning process.” Research shows that physical movement has a positive impact on learning and retention.
Thinking and Physical Movement are Interconnected
According to neurological research, thinking and bodily movement are interconnected in the brain. In fact, there is a part of the neocortex that governs thinking and problem solving. It is situated next to the part of the neocortex that controls fine motor functions. Bodily movement also stimulates the secretion of chemicals. These chemicals are essential for neural network construction in the brain. This aids learning. Together, the mind and the body are one completely integrated electrical-chemical-biological system.
Learn Faster and More Effectively
When participants are able to use their whole brain for learning (mind, body, emotions, and all the senses), they learn faster and more effectively. As Dave says, “If your body don’t move, your brain don’t groove.”
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