Research Related to Academic Performance/Physical Activity

 

Note: The abstracts and/or conclusion sections have statements summarizing the findings of the studies that are included on this page.

1. Health Pscyhology Study (2011) Linking Regular Exercise to Math Performance and Brain Function

 

2. Welk, et al (2010) study on Texas youth fitness and academic performance

3. Fitness and Academic Performance of 3^rd and 5^th graders

4. Physical Activity and Fitness on Academic Achievement and Cognitive Skills

5. Fitness and Academic Achievement of Elementary Students

6. Review by Trost of Physical Fitness, Physical Education, and Academic Achievement

 

7. BMI, Obesity and Academic Performance of Low-Income Elementary Students

For more information, contact Dr. Brett Everhart in the Department of Health and Physical Education at Lock Haven University ( beverhar@lhup.edu ).