Physical Activity and School

Physically Active Kids Do Better in School

A new study found that physically fit kids scored better on standardized math and English tests than their less fit peers.

Results of the study show that there is a significant relationship between students’ academic achievement and physical fitness. The odds of passing both standardized math and English tests increased as the number of fitness tests passed increased, even when controlling for gender, race/ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

The researchers encourage families to make time for physical activity because it has far-reaching benefits–for health and also for academic success.