Physical Activity Opportunities and Academic Outcomes of Fourth Grade Elementary School Students in Georgia.
Erin ShorePatricia C CheungEric T HydeJulie A GazmararianPublished in: The Journal of school health (2019)
Time of physical activity opportunities at school was not significantly associated with standardized test scores. SES appears to be the most important factor in academic outcomes. Time spent in PA at school does not negatively affect academic outcomes and should be utilized to prevent/reduce childhood overweight and obesity.