OBJECTIVE: The objective was twofold:(1) to assess the effect of PA interventions on
academic achievement and classroom behaviors in childhood and (2) to determine the …

There is evidence that physical activity positively influences cognition and academic
outcomes in childhood. This systematic review used a three-level meta-analytic approach …

Background Physical activity (PA) is critical to preventing childhood obesity and contributes
to children's overall physical and cognitive health, yet fewer than half of all children achieve …

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 …

Background The benefits of physical activity (PA) on children's health and wellbeing are well
established. However, the benefits of PA on academic performance and particularly on …

It is common knowledge that physical activity leads to numerous health and psychological
benefits. However, the relationship between children's physical activity and academic …

We compared changes in academic achievement across 3 years between children in
elementary schools receiving the Academic Achievement and Physical Activity Across the …

Objective To describe the prospective relationship between physical activity and academic
performance. Data Sources Prospective studies were identified from searches in PubMed …

As the focus on academic achievement has increased, physical activity (PA) opportunities in
schools have decreased in the United States. In an attempt to discover how the decline in …

Research in education and developmental psychology indicates that behavioral
engagement in learning is a critical predictor of children's academic success. In an effort to …