Movement is one of the most hotly debated topics among teachers today, as each individual has their own opinions on their teaching philosophy. Teachers must work around barriers caused by high standardized testing priorities and low effort to include movement in their classroom; therefore, it places too much emphasis on general education teachers. There is not enough space to complete activities that require movement in the classroom; therefore, teachers are unable to safely guide students into the room. Some students will refuse to participate in various physical activities, causing frustration when teachers try to plan whole class activities, and this distracts from academic instruction. It is often the case that educators exclude these physical activities from the classroom due to the stress placed on schools to achieve higher academic results; however, studies show that exercise can be an important factor in student performance. There are many ways to incorporate movement into lessons that increase students' academic achievement by motivating them. Since classroom space is limited during the warmer months, teachers can use the outdoors as an immersive experience to refresh students' minds and prepare them for new lessons. Physical activities can also be used to reinforce information previously taught in lessons to increase the student's knowledge of the topic. Opinions vary from person to person, but there is only one way to find out the effects the exercise has on the student's abilities. Physical activity should be incorporated into the classroom because it promotes cognitive skills and academic achievement, improves student behavior and attitude...... middle of paper ......m: The effect of movement on learning, student behavior and attitude, 5, 1-17. Retrieved from http://www.smcm.edu/educationstudies/pdf/rising-tide/volume-5/Wells.pdf(Wells, p.1-17)Spielmann, C. (2004). The effects of movement-based learning on student achievement in the elementary school classroom, 1-83. Retrieved from http://www.trikke.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Physical-Movement-Learning-Study.pdf(Spielmann, 2004, p.1-83)Riddle, C. (2012, April 29). We need a brain break! – incorporate physical activity breaks throughout the day. Retrieved from http://www.pgsd.org/cms/lib07/PA01916597/Centricity/Domain/43/Riddle_Inquiry_Final.pdf(Riddle, 2012, p. )Unknown. Nd.Physical activity and academic performance in second grade. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.neuronetlearning.com/public/physical-activity-and-academic-achievement-in-second-grade.pdf