1. before
1.1. Descartes (1637)
1.1.1. Doubts on the existence of the body
1.1.1.1. I think, therefore I am
1.1.2. The body is matter with organs
1.1.2.1. the sole player in thinking
1.2. Twentieth century
1.2.1. In Western countries
1.2.1.1. the schools make pupils sit during lessons
1.2.1.1.1. Mind
1.2.1.1.2. Body
2. Conclusion
2.1. The body is closely linked to the mind, so for the correct development of the brain it is necessary to take into account the body, because through it learning is facilitated.
3. Angie Lorena Velasquez
4. Arguments
4.1. Physical exercise
4.1.1. induces neurogenesis
4.1.1.1. self-regeneration mechanism of the brain
4.1.2. Triggers the release of Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF)
4.1.2.1. neurotrophin
4.1.2.1.1. encourages a large number of growth processes in the brain
4.1.3. influence the hippocampus and the entorhinal cortex
4.1.4. has a positive impact on cognitive control
4.1.4.1. attention
4.1.4.2. reasoning
4.1.4.3. planning
4.1.4.4. problem solving
4.1.4.5. decision making
4.1.4.6. cognitive flexibility
4.1.4.7. inhibitory control
4.1.4.8. short-term memory
4.1.5. regulates neurotransmitter release
4.1.5.1. is essential to communication among neurons and is at the base of learning processes.
4.1.6. Reduces mood disturbance
4.2. Gestures
4.2.1. gestures have been demonstrated to ease a cognitive task is spatial problem solving.
4.2.1.1. memorization
4.2.1.1.1. Languages
4.2.1.1.2. mathematics