(Fan and Chen, 2001), and a host of other demographic factors.Īmong these are socioeconomic status (Sirin, 2005), parental involvement The short- and long-term cognitive benefits of both a single session of and regular participation in physical activity are summarized.īefore outlining the health benefits of physical activity and fitness, it is important to note that many factors influence academic performance. A valuable predictor of student academic performance is a parent having clear expectations for the child’s academic success. Attendance is another factor confirmed as having a significant impact on academic performance (Stanca, 2006 Baxter et al., 2011). PHYSICAL FITNESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: RELATION TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Because children must be present to learn the desired content, attendance should be measured in considering factors related to academic performance. State-mandated academic achievement testing has had the unintended consequence of reducing opportunities for children to be physically active during the school day and beyond.
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