Longitudinal Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Academic Achievement

Sardinha, Luís B.; Marques, Adilson; Minderico, Cláudia; Palmeira, António Labisa; Martins, Sandra; Santos, Diana A.; Ekelund, Ulf

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“…Our results were statistically significant with respect to mathematics grades and a longitudinal study in a Portuguese population found parallel results, as fit children that stayed fit and unfit children that became fit scored better in native language, but not in mathematics (Sardinha et al, 2016). Low scores in mathematics can explain these results, that are apparently contradictory to previous research.…”

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Cardiorespiratory fitness, but not physical activity, is associated with academic achievement in children and adolescents

Oliveira

Pizarro

Costa

et al. 2017

Annals of Human Biology

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Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical activity (PA) seem to have positive effects on academic achievement (AA), although in most studies, objective methods of assessment have not been used. Aim: To examine the associations of CRF and PA with AA. Subjects and methods: A sample of 640 youngsters (10-18 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. CRF was estimated with the 20-metre shuttle run test and PA was measured using accelerometers. School grades were used to describe AA using mathematics and native language final grades. The relationship between CRF and PA with AA was analysed using ANCOVA. Results: Results show a significant effect of CRF levels on native language grades, after adjustment for confounders [F(3,414) ¼ 3,99 p < 0.05], but not for mathematics [F(3,360) ¼ 0.95 p > 0.05]. No significant effects of PA levels on AA were found. Conclusions: CRF is associated with moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and higher levels of CRF may influence AA. CRF is positively correlated with MVPA, suggesting that higher amounts of MVPA might improve CRF and indirectly influence AA. Since CRF is dependent on higher intensities of PA, we can suggest a focus on implementing improvement strategies to increase the intensity of physical education lessons.

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Cardiorespiratory fitness, but not physical activity, is associated with academic achievement in children and adolescents

Oliveira

Pizarro

Costa

et al. 2017

Annals of Human Biology

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“…Health and sport programs are worthy crime prevention approaches. 28 There are also recognised relationships between physical activity and fitness level and academic achievement 29 as well as social and mental health benefits specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. 30,31 However, a cautious approach to alluding to wider social benefits directly arising from individual programs should be taken in the absence of empirical evidence, as well as the direct effects of standalone programs on health.…”

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A snapshot of physical activity programs targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia

Macniven

Elwell

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Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue addressed: Participation in physical activity programs can be an effective strategy to reduce chronic disease risk factors and improve broader social outcomes. Health and social outcomes are worse among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders than non-Indigenous Australians, who represent an important group for culturally specific programs. The extent of current practice in physical activity programs is largely unknown. This study identifies such programs targeting this population group and describes their characteristics. Methods: Bibliographic and Internet searches and snowball sampling identified eligible programs operating between 2012 and 2015 in Australia (phase 1). Program coordinators were contacted to verify sourced information (phase 2). Descriptive characteristics were documented for each program. Results: A total of 110 programs were identified across urban, rural and remote locations within all states and territories. Only 11 programs were located through bibliographic sources; the remainder through Internet searches. The programs aimed to influence physical activity for health or broader social outcomes. Sixty five took place in community settings and most involved multiple sectors such as sport, health and education. Almost all were free for participants and involved Indigenous stakeholders. The majority received Government funding and had commenced within the last decade. More than 20 programs reached over 1000 people each; 14 reached 0-100 participants. Most included process or impact evaluation indicators, typically reflecting their aims. Conclusion: This snapshot provides a comprehensive description of current physical activity program provision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. The majority of programs were only identified through the grey literature. Many programs collect evaluation data, yet this is underrepresented in academic literature.So what? Capturing current practice can inform future efforts to increase the impact of physical activity programs to improve health and social indicators. Targeted, culturally relevant programs are essential to reduce levels of disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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“…Measures of physical fitness are associated with academic performance and achievement in cross‐sectional and prospective studies . A few state‐level investigations with elementary school children have also examined the associations between fitness test performances and school and sociodemographic variables.…”

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School and Neighborhood Predictors of Physical Fitness in Elementary School Students

Kahan

McKenzie

2017

Journal of School Health

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Longitudinal Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Academic Achievement

Abstract: Consistently high and improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness are prospectively associated with better academic achievement especially in mother tongue and foreign language.

Cited by 76 publications

References 45 publications

Cardiorespiratory fitness, but not physical activity, is associated with academic achievement in children and adolescents

Cardiorespiratory fitness, but not physical activity, is associated with academic achievement in children and adolescents

A snapshot of physical activity programs targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia

School and Neighborhood Predictors of Physical Fitness in Elementary School Students

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