Humans throughout the ages have realized that physical activity leads to creative thinking, new ideas , innovation ,and optimum cognitive function. Modern neuroscience has confirm that moving your body boosts brain power. On the flip side , being physically inactive drains your brain power . Children who are physically active have larger gray matter brain volumes in the basal ganglia and hippocampus . These brain areas are specifically associated with cognitive control and memory. Previous research by the team at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that physical activity increases the structure and function of white matter in the brain . White matter helps the gray matter of various brain regions communicate more fluidly and efficiently . Physically active children have increased concentration and enhanced attention spans when compared to their less active peers. The authors also conclude that regular physical ctivity can be a non -pharmceutical interrvention for children with ADHA, as well as children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) There results points to the important potential of approaches focusing on physical activity for strengthening children 's brain healthe and educational attainment. It is important for state governments and school administrators to consider this evidence and promote physical activity in the school setting, which is where childern spend much of their time.