Zhang Xiaohui, Zhang Danqing, Yang Xingyi, Chen Sitong
School of Physical Education, Suzhou University, Suzhou, China.
Centre for Mental Health, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Front Sports Act Living. 2024 Aug 8;6:1366451. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1366451. eCollection 2024.
This study explores the intricate link between vigorous physical activity and academic achievement in adolescents. By analyzing data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey, it seeks to understand how engaging in high-intensity physical activities influences academic achievement.
A comprehensive cross-sectional analysis was conducted on a vast dataset comprising 214,808 adolescents aged 11, 13, and 15 years. The frequency of vigorous physical activity was determined through self-reports, while academic achievement was assessed based on students' self-perceptions, reflecting their understanding of teachers' evaluations of their academic performance.
Adolescents who reported engaging in vigorous physical activity daily were more likely to report higher academic achievement. This positive correlation was consistent across various demographic groups, including different age cohorts and both genders, indicating a universal benefit of regular vigorous physical activity on perceived academic success.
The findings of this study underscore the significant role that regular vigorous physical activity plays in the academic lives of adolescents. The correlation between daily vigorous physical activity and enhanced self-reported academic achievement suggests that encouraging high-intensity physical activities in schools could be a key strategy in boosting educational outcomes.
本研究探讨青少年剧烈体育活动与学业成绩之间的复杂联系。通过分析学龄儿童健康行为（HBSC）调查的数据，旨在了解参与高强度体育活动如何影响学业成绩。
对一个包含214,808名11岁、13岁和15岁青少年的庞大数据集进行了全面的横断面分析。剧烈体育活动的频率通过自我报告确定，而学业成绩则根据学生的自我认知进行评估，反映他们对教师对其学业表现评价的理解。
报告每天进行剧烈体育活动的青少年更有可能报告更高的学业成绩。这种正相关在不同人口群体中一致，包括不同年龄组和男女两性，表明定期进行剧烈体育活动对感知到的学业成功具有普遍益处。
本研究结果强调了定期进行剧烈体育活动在青少年学业生活中所起的重要作用。每日剧烈体育活动与自我报告的学业成绩提高之间的相关性表明，在学校鼓励高强度体育活动可能是提高教育成果的关键策略。
