The influence of sports participation on academic performance among students in higher education
Abstract
Highlights• This paper examines the effect that participation in extracurricular sporting activities has on academic performance among students in higher education.• We use a sample of undergraduate students who studied at a Spanish university (2008–2014).• Our results reveal that participation in formal sporting activities are associated with higher grades.• Sporting activities provide health benefits for practitioners, and also lead to the...
Paper Details
Title
The influence of sports participation on academic performance among students in higher education
Published Date
Oct 1, 2017
Journal
Volume
20
Issue
4
Pages
365 - 378
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