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Movement: the physical act of engaging the body in moderate

Movement: the physical act of engaging the body in moderate aerobic activity that increases available cognitive energy rather than depleting it, through neurochemical mechanisms including elevated dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine production, and structural changes including BDNF-mediated neuroplasticity and mitochondrial enhancement

Why This Is a Definition

This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'movement' as used in the curriculum, distinguishing it from sedentary behavior and specifying its cognitive benefits through neurochemical and structural mechanisms. It clearly states the genus (physical act) and differentia (moderate aerobic activity that increases rather than depletes energy) while distinguishing it from related concepts like exercise or athletic training.

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Movement generates energy

Physical activity increases available energy rather than depleting it.

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