Independent and combined influence of the components of physical fitness on academic performance in youth
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Esteban-Cornejo, Irene, Tejero-González, Carlos Ma, Martinez-Gomez, David, del-Campo, Juan, González-Galo, Ana, Padilla-Moledo, Carmen, Sallis, James F. and Veiga, Oscar L.. (2014). Independent and combined influence of the components of physical fitness on academic performance in youth. The Journal of Pediatrics. 165(2), pp. 306 - 312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.04.044
Authors | Esteban-Cornejo, Irene, Tejero-González, Carlos Ma, Martinez-Gomez, David, del-Campo, Juan, González-Galo, Ana, Padilla-Moledo, Carmen, Sallis, James F. and Veiga, Oscar L. |
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Abstract | Objective: To examine the independent and combined associations of the components of physical fitness with academic performance among youths. Study design: This cross-sectional study included a total of 2038 youths (989 girls) aged 6-18 years. Cardiorespiratory capacity was measured using the 20-m shuttle run test. Motor ability was assessed with the 4 × 10-m shuttle run test of speed of movement, agility, and coordination. A muscular strength z-score was computed based on handgrip strength and standing long jump distance. Academic performance was assessed through school records using 4 indicators: Mathematics, Language, an average of Mathematics and Language, and grade point average score. Results: Cardiorespiratory capacity and motor ability were independently associated with all academic variables in youth, even after adjustment for fitness and fatness indicators (all P ≤ .001), whereas muscular strength was not associated with academic performance independent of the other 2 physical fitness components. In addition, the combined adverse effects of low cardiorespiratory capacity and motor ability on academic performance were observed across the risk groups (P for trend < .001). Conclusion: Cardiorespiratory capacity and motor ability, both independently and combined, may have a beneficial influence on academic performance in youth. |
Keywords | body fat percentage; BMI; body mass index; GPA; grade point average; waist circumference |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | The Journal of Pediatrics |
Journal citation | 165 (2), pp. 306 - 312 |
Publisher | Mosby Inc. |
ISSN | 0022-3476 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.04.044 |
Page range | 306 - 312 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/87812/independent-and-combined-influence-of-the-components-of-physical-fitness-on-academic-performance-in-youth
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