Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement in Third- and Fifth-Grade Students

Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Pages: 239 - 252
Published: Apr 1, 2007
Abstract
The relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement has received much attention owing to the increasing prevalence of children who are overweight and unfit, as well as the inescapable pressure on schools to produce students who meet academic standards. This study examined 259 public school students in third and fifth grades and found that field tests of physical fitness were positively related to academic achievement....
Paper Details
Title
Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement in Third- and Fifth-Grade Students
Published Date
Apr 1, 2007
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
239 - 252
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