Physical Activity, Cognition, and School Performance: From Neurons to Neighborhoods

2012 ◽  
pp. 41-63
Author(s):  
Darla M. Castelli ◽  
Charles H. Hillman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Performance

scholarly journals Looking for new active methods to improve the school performance: Physical activity!

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 01001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Ruiz-Ariza ◽  
Sebastián López-Serrano ◽  
Sara Suárez-Manzano ◽  
Emilio J. Martínez-López
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Performance

scholarly journals Determinants of progression of nicotine dependence symptoms in adolescent waterpipe smokers

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raed Bahelah ◽  
Kenneth D Ward ◽  
Ziyad Ben Taleb ◽  
Joseph R DiFranza ◽  
Thomas Eissenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Waterpipe Cafés ◽  
Over Time

IntroductionWaterpipe smoking continues to pose significant challenges to tobacco control efforts and many adolescent waterpipe smokers experience symptoms of nicotine dependence (ND). This study examined the predictors of progression of ND symptoms in adolescent waterpipe smokers.MethodsWe assembled a cohort of Lebanese adolescents enrolled in eighth and ninth grades at baseline, and surveyed them every 6 months over the next 24 months. Progression of ND symptoms was defined as an increase over time in the number of items endorsed on the Hooked on Nicotine Checklist. Predictors included individual (eg, psychological factors, attitudes towards waterpipe, school performance, physical activity) and socioenvironmental (eg, smoking among parents, siblings and close friends; the café environment) attributes.ResultsAmong 264 adolescent waterpipe smokers (baseline mean age=14.6 years, 50.4% females), 105 (39.7%) progressed on ND symptoms during follow-up. Predictors of progression were higher baseline stress (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.19) and higher self-esteem (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.24). Reporting difficulty refraining from smoking waterpipe while in a restaurant was the strongest predictor of progression (OR 4.04, 95% CI 1.44 to 11.34). Having a mother with ≥12 years of education protected against progression of ND (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.99).ConclusionsA significant proportion of adolescent waterpipe smokers progressed on ND. Venue-based policies such as limiting youth access to waterpipe cafés are warranted.

Turkish Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors and Self-Esteem

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Geçkil ◽  
Özlem Dündar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Risky Behavior ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Risk Behaviors ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
School Grade

We examined health risk behaviors and self-esteem of 1,361 adolescents in Adiyaman, Turkey. The data were obtained using the Health Risk Behaviors Scale (HRBS; Çimen & Savaşer, 2003) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES; Rosenberg, 1965). The most frequent predictor of risky behavior in adolescents was physical activity. Nutrition, psychosocial, hygiene, and substance abuse issues were also significant predictors of risky behavior. The results indicated that age, year at school (grade), gender, self-esteem, and school performance all had a strong impact on health risk behaviors. Adolescents must be made aware of health risk issues associated with physical activity, nutrition, hygiene, and substance abuse.

Effects of an Environmental Intervention to Improve Diet and Increase Physical Activity on School Performance

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin A. Sibley ◽  
Rose Marie Ward ◽  
Keith J. Zullig ◽  
Thomas S. Yazvac ◽  
Jeffrey A. Potteiger
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Environmental Intervention

scholarly journals Associations Between Physical Activity and Perceived School Performance of Young Adolescents in Health Behavior in School-Aged Children Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 698-708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwok W. Ng ◽  
Gorden Sudeck ◽  
Adilson Marques ◽  
Alberto Borraccino ◽  
Zuzana Boberova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Family Affluence Scale ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Family Affluence ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Pooled Data

Background: Regular physical activity and doing well in school are important for growing adolescents. In this study, the associations between physical activity and perceived school performance (PSP) are examined together. Methods: Young adolescents from 42 countries (n = 193,949) in Europe and Canada were examined for associations between self-reported moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and PSP. Multinominal analyses were conducted with 0 to 2 days of MVPA and below average PSP as reference categories. Adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were reported for pooled data and individual countries after controlling for family affluence scale. Results: Girls had better PSP than boys, yet more boys participated in daily MVPA than girls. The associations between PSP and MVPA were inverted U shaped. The strongest association for very good PSP was among young adolescents who reported 5 to 6 days MVPA (odds ratios = 2.3; 95% confidence interval, 2.1–2.4) after controlling for family affluence scale. Conclusions: Young adolescents with average or better PSP took part in at least 3 days of MVPA in a week, suggesting that participating in some MVPA was positively associated with PSP. More days of MVPA in a week, especially for young adolescents with below average PSP, would be beneficial for health and school performance.

School Performance, Lack of Facilities, and Safety Concerns: Barriers to Parents' Support of Their Children's Physical Activity

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 315-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Krahnstoever Davison
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Community Based ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Purpose. To identify barriers to parents' support of their children's physical activity (PA) and to develop a survey to assess such barriers. Methods. Eighty-two parents (40 white; 36 African-American; 6 other) of elementary school-aged children participated in small-group interviews. Parents reported barriers to supporting their children's PA and suggested possible solutions. This information was used to develop the Barriers to Activity Support Scale (BASS), which was completed by 75 of the 82 parents along with a survey that assessed the parents' support for their children's PA. Results. Parents reported community-based, interpersonal, and intrapersonal barriers to supporting their children's PA. Top barriers included the importance of children's school performance, a lack of facilities, and concerns about safety. Parents who reported greater barriers reported lower support for their children's PA. Discussion. Results provide preliminary evidence for the reliability and validity of the BASS and highlight the need to address barriers during the development of family-based PA programs.

Effects of a Curricular Physical Activity Intervention on Children's School Performance, Wellness, and Brain Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (10) ◽  
pp. 704-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Bunketorp Käll ◽  
Helge Malmgren ◽  
Erik Olsson ◽  
Thomas Lindén ◽  
Michael Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Brain Development ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention

scholarly journals Does Stimulating Physical Activity Affect School Performance?

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-95
Author(s):  
Bart H. H. Golsteyn ◽  
Maria W. J. Jansen ◽  
Dave H. H. Kann ◽  
Annelore M. C. Verhagen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Performance
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