Physical Activity on Academic Performance

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In today’s society, having a good education ensures a stable and prosperous future. Much pressure is inflicted upon students in order to have excellent grades, thus resulting in less time for extracurricular activities, such as sport. However, does consistent physical activity ensure an improved academic performance among peers at Marianopolis? Research has shown that being involved in fitness does improve grades. People who, in school, do not participate in extracurricular affairs tend to obtain lower grades than people who participate in sports. This subject is particularly interesting for students. It encourages them to practice more sports so that their grades could go up. Indeed, we believe that physical activity does in fact have a positive consequence on academic performance. In fact, research studies show a lot of correlation between physical activity and good grades at school. To that effect, a very interesting study by Professor Eric DeMeulenaere proves that students who participate in an extracurricular activity such as sports increase his or her chance for greater academic success. It has also been proven, that confidence plays a significant part in student’s academic standing. According to DeMeulenaere (2010), confidence can greatly encourage teenagers to participate in a sports team. Therefore, their academic performance will rise. This is relevant to our study because we are also interested in the happiness and confidence of Marianopolis students. Similarly, a study by several researchers demonstrates the positive effect PE classes could have on grades. Again, physical activity leads to greater self-esteem during school. (Sollerhed 2005). Another study completed in 2005 demonstrated a strong correlation between fit... ... middle of paper ... ... of Satisfaction and Cohesion. Journal of Sports Behaviour, 34(2), 150-159 DeMeulenaerse (2012). Playing the game : sports as a force for promoting improved Academic Performance for urban youth. Journal of Cultural Diversity, no.4. 127- 135. Sollerhed; Ejlertsson; Apitzish, (2005). Predictors of a stronge sense of coherance and positive attitudes to physical education in adolescants. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, No.5, 334-342. Chomitz, Slining, McGowan, Mitchell, Dawson, Hacker. (January 2009). Is There a Relationship Between Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement? Positive Results From Public School Children in the Northeastern United States. Journal of School Health, Vol. 79, Issue 1, 30-37. Martin, Chalmers. (2007). The Relationship Between Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness. Physical Education, Vol. 64, Issue 4, 214 – 221.

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