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Exercise and academic achievement linked to better grades

by Heather Craven (Subscribe to Heather Craven's posts)
Aug 12th 2006 3:00PM

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Filed under: Nutrition: Health, Development/Milestones: Babies

A study published in the current issue of Medicine Science in Sports Exercise found that children who participate in vigorous physical activity, such as sports, perform better in school.

The investigation was conducted to determine the effect of physical education class enrollment and overall physical activity on academic achievement. The link between activity and academic performance was most significant when kids met Healthy People 2010 guidelines for vigorous activity 20 minutes a day, at least three days a week. Grades were not affected among kids who were moderately active for 30 minutes at least five days a week.

Most of the vigorous activity was achieved outside the classroom, in sports such as soccer, football, basketball and baseball/softball. Since academic performance was favorably influenced by this level of activity, the researchers suggest incorporating vigorous activity in PE classes.

My older children love vigorous exercise; my 23-month old son only wishes he could join them now. He will soon enough!

Tags: active, basketball, exercise, football, futball, kids, soccer, sports

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