Evidence on the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement 
  1. Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance (e.g., memory), and classroom behavior
  2. Higher physical activity and physical fitness levels are associated with improved cognitive performance.
  3. More participation in physical education class has been associated with better grades, standardized test scores, and classroom behavior.
  4. Increased time spent for physical education does not negatively affect students’ academic achievement.
  5. Time spent in recess has been shown to positively affect students’ cognitive performance.
  6. Brief classroom physical activity breaks (i.e., 5-10 minutes) are associated with improved cognitive performance (e.g., attention, concentration), classroom behavior (e.g., on-task behavior), and educational outcomes (e.g., standardized test scores, reading literacy scores, math fluency scores) among students.
  7. Participation in extracurricular physical activities such as interscholastic sports has been associated with higher grade point averages (GPAs), lower drop-out rates, and fewer disciplinary problems among students. 
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Benefits of Physical Education in school
  1. Improved physical fitnessSkill and motor skills development
  2. Provides regular, healthful physical activity
  3. Teaches self discipline
  4. Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness
  5. Influence moral development, leadership, cooperate with others
  6. Stress reduction – an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety
  7. Strengthened peer relationships
  8. Physical education can improve self-confidence and self-esteem
  9. Respect - PE helps you respect your classmates, teammates, and your body
  10. Experience in setting goals
  11. Improved academics
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20 Exercise Benefits
  1. Strengthens heart
  2. Boosts mood
  3. Improves memory
  4. Strengthens bones
  5. Decreases Stress
  6. Strengthens muscles
  7. Boosts Immune System
  8. Improves coordination
  9. Wards off viruses
  10. Reduces body fat
  11. Oxygenates body
  12. Improves complexion
  13. Maintains mobility
  14. Reduces diabetes risk
  15. Clears Arteries
  16. Lowers blood pressure
  17. Detoxifies body
  18. Reduces cancer risk
  19. Manages chronic pain
  20. Increases lifespan



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