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

Date Published: 2023-06-05

Abstract:
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 outcomes. This review was conducted using the PRISMA framework. Keyword searches were conducted in Science Direct, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus. Children that were obese, typically developing, typical weight, disabled, with a developmental disability, from a low socio-economic background, or an ethnic minority were included. A total of 19 studies were included, with a total of 6788 participants, a mean age of 9.3 years (50.2% boys, and 49.8% girls). Overall, 63.2% were nondisabled, while 36.8% were diagnosed with a disability. Two authors met, reviewed papers with regard to the inclusion criteria, and agreed on outputs to be included. Evidence suggests that associations between PA and academic performance were primarily positive or nonsignificant. PA levels of 90 min plus per week were associated with improved academic performance, as was PA performed at moderate to vigorous intensity. The optimal duration of PA was 30–60 min per session, whilst various sports induced positive academic effects. Importantly, findings support that PA does not have a deleterious effect on academic performance but can enhance it.

Introduction:
It is widely acknowledged that regular physical activity (PA) is inextricably linked to a plethora of health benefits [1]. Extensive research advocates PA’s role in improving a person’s physiological wellbeing [2]. Conversely, numerous studies have documented the ill effects physical inactivity can have on one’s physiological health [1,3]; most notably, Warburton et al. [1] recognised that physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for a diverse range of diseases, which include cardiovascular diseases, bone…

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