Spark, The New Science of Exercise and the Brain by Dr. John Ratey, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard University is one of the most important new books on human learning because its findings tell us students’ learning can be significantly enhanced through exercise. His research shows that exercise improves attention, focus, patience, motivation and mood. it also improves the brain’s executive functioning powers, creativity and brain health. This is a must read for higher education faculty.
The link below is to a presentation Dr Ratey made on Spark as part of the Authors @Google Series
Spark, The New Science of Exercise and the Brain
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