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Effect of physical education and activity levels on academic achievements in children

Authors :
Coe, Dawn Podulka
Pivarnik, James M.
Womack, Christopher J.
Reeves, Mathew J.
Malina, Robert M.
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. August, 2006, Vol. 38 Issue 8, 1515-1519
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the effect of physical education class enrollment and physical activity on academic achievement in middle school children. Although students did not perform better academically during the semester that they were enrolled in physical education, the results indicate that they did not show a decrease in academic achievement compared with students who received an extra hour of academic instruction per day.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
38
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.151988094