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V Venugopal1, M Ismail1, M N A Mohamed2
1Centre for Population Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Physically active adolescents achieved better national examination scores in subjects like Malay, English, Math, and Science. Promoting physical activity can enhance academic performance in students.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health Research
- Educational Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Investigated the link between physical activity and academic outcomes in adolescents.
- Focused on an upper-middle-income country context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the longitudinal relationship between self-reported physical activity and national examination results.
- To inform tailored physical activity interventions for academic enhancement.
Main Methods:
- Secondary data analysis of a prospective cohort (n=579) from the Malaysian Health and Adolescents Longitudinal Research Team (MyHeART) study.
- Physical activity assessed via questionnaire; academic outcomes measured by national examinations at ages 15 and 17.
- Multivariate ordinal regression with complex sample analysis used.
Main Results:
- Physically active students performed better in Malay Language, English Language, Mathematics, and Science in Form 3 (Year 9).
- In Form 5 (Year 11), active students excelled in Modern Mathematics, Chemistry, and Principles of Accounting.
- Longitudinal data showed increased rates of overweight/obesity and suboptimal dietary/iron intake.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity is positively associated with academic achievement in adolescents across various subjects.
- Physical activity interventions are recommended to support optimal academic outcomes.
- The study highlights the importance of addressing physical activity and nutrition for holistic adolescent development.
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