Abstract:Introduction: It is well known the maxim mens sana in corpore sano (a sound mind in a healthy body), which suggests a positive nexus between sports and educational outcomes. However, this nexus has been empirically studied mostly in the USA, where the results are mixed, even suggesting that participation in sports may negatively influence educational outcomes.Objective: This article empirically studies the relationship between sport activities at school and out-of-school and educational achievements of school … Show more
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