The Effects of Physical Activity on Academic Performance in School-Aged Children: A Systematic Review

The Effects of Physical Activity on Academic Performance in School-Aged Children: A Systematic Review

Schools offer a unique environment to influence children’s physical activity (PA) levels positively. This study aims to systematically review the evidence surrounding how PA affects academic performance by analysing how the frequency, intensity, time, and type of PA mediate academic performance outc...

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Main Authors:	Joseph James, Andy Pringle, Stuart Mourton, Clare M. P. Roscoe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:	Children
Subjects:	physical activity exercise physical activity intervention academic performance academic achievement cognitive functioning
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/6/1019

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