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Why Your Body Can Jog Your Mind - Coggle Diagram
Why Your Body Can Jog Your Mind
The dichotomy body and mind
The body is matter with organs and blood but ontologically distinct from the mind
Currently cognitive science contributes to reject this distinction
We have a body to move around and a mind to think and to learn
The tight link between cognitive processes and gestures.
Working memory
Learning a second language
Spatial problem solving
Moral reasoning
Math learning
Physical Activity Shapes the Brain
Physical activity:
Has an influence on two brain structures that mediate short-term memory
Has a positive impact on cognitive control
Triggers the release of Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF)
Regulates neurotransmitter release
Induces neurogenesis (the “birth of neurons”)
People who practice exercise show less mood disorders and greater propensity to mastering tasks.
Conclusion
In education the body must be taken into consideration and actively involved in the learning process.