Kinesthetic Arts
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Write a 1-2 page essay discussing kinesthetic arts in education. What are Kinesthetic Arts? Discuss the “movement center” in the brain and the belief that kinesthetic
arts enhance cognition, self-concept, creativity, emotional intelligence, motivation, social skills, health, and stress reduction. Provide examples of movement
activities for the different developmental stages. Based on this chapter, what do you think is the value of physical activity, movement, and kinesthetic arts in the
academic setting? What changes should be made in schools in regards to movement education and kinesthetic arts? Should Physical Education (PE) and other forms of
kinesthetic arts be mandatory? Why or why not? Describe Dramatic Arts, Industrial Arts, and Recreational Arts.