Did you know that sport can support learning?

Article

Regular exercise helps build routine, perseverance and the ability to focus. Training will not replace learning, but it can create better conditions for learning.

Tests

In a study of 721 children, a one-year karate program was associated with small improvements in school performance, behavior and fitness.

Jiu-jitsu

In jiu-jitsu, a child remembers sequences, listens to instructions and solves problems while moving. Judo is not jiu-jitsu, but both sports teach how to work according to rules.

Sources: Valenzuela et al. (2021), PubMed; Lakes et al. (2022), PubMed.