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Relationships Between Specific Health-Related Fitness Components and Standardized Academic Achievement Tests

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Guided by self-efficacy theory, this study assessed the impact of optimal versus minimal physical fitness on student academic achievement. Independent variables were optimal and minimal physical fitness based upon completing 6 or 5 FITNESSGRAM components, respectively. Optimally fit students scored significantly higher (p < 0.05) in math and ELA tests.

Source: ScholarWorks (Walden University)

Author: Tona De Aune Wilson

Institution: Walden University

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W107226091

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