Student academic performance outcomes of a classroom physical activity ıntervention: A pilot study

International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education

Heather Erwin¹  Alicia Fedewa¹  Soyeon Ahn² 

[1] University of Kentucky;University of Miami;

关键词: Curricular Intervention;    AcademicAchievement;    ChildHealth;    Curriculum-Based Measurement;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A Physical activity is beneficial to children’s health, yet academic pressures limit opportunities for students throughout the school day. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a classroom PA intervention on student academic performance outcomes. Intervention participants (n=15) received daily PA breaks. Reading and mathematics fluency, PA, grades, and standardized test scores were collected. Effects of the intervention were examined using mixed-design ANOVAs. Intervention students had significantly higher reading fluency and mathematics scores post-intervention and higher means for standardized reading and mathematics scores as well as grades. Short bouts of PA are important for improving CBM math and reading fluency scores. Classroom teachers should be encouraged to devote time during academic learning to incorporate PA.

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