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Katherine B Owen1, Philip D Parker1, Thomas Astell-Burt2
1Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Summary
Increased moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) showed a positive association with academic performance in girls. Boys with higher MVPA demonstrated better educational outcomes and engagement.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Educational Psychology
- Sports Science
Background:
- Physical activity is crucial for overall well-being in adolescents.
- Understanding the link between physical activity and academic achievement is vital for educational strategies.
- Previous research has shown mixed results on the association between physical activity and educational outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the longitudinal relationship between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and educational outcomes in adolescents.
- To determine if changes in MVPA are associated with changes in academic performance and mathematics engagement.
- To explore the potential nonlinear associations between MVPA and educational metrics.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study involving 2,194 Australian adolescents (mean age 13.40 years).
- Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) measured using accelerometers over seven consecutive days.
- Academic performance assessed via the National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test, and mathematics engagement via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Increases in MVPA demonstrated a positive quadratic association with NAPLAN scores in girls.
- Cross-sectional analyses revealed a positive quadratic association between MVPA and NAPLAN scores in boys across different grade levels.
- A positive quadratic association was also observed between MVPA and school engagement in grade 9 boys.
Conclusions:
- Boys with higher physical activity levels generally exhibited better educational outcomes.
- Girls who increased their physical activity showed improvements in academic performance.
- Encouraging physical activity in all students is recommended for both health and educational benefits, balancing activity with study time.
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