Serenity Smith Forchion

BRATTLEBORO-Recent research is showing that circus arts instruction improves physical literacy and helps develop other cognitive and social-emotional abilities. What does this mean? If you are looking for fitness and friendships, fun and physical engagement, join the circus!

Physical literacy is the knowledge, confidence, and competence to be physically active throughout life. In a multiple-case study on circus arts instruction published in 2022 in the journal Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, it was reported that "circus arts can help students develop physical literacy because it's based on fundamental human body movements, and the activities can engage students regardless of their age, gender, race, interests, or ability level."...