Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement in Third- and Fifth-Grade Students

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darla M. Castelli ◽  
Charles H. Hillman ◽  
Sarah M. Buck ◽  
Heather E. Erwin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Academic Standards ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public School Students ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement has received much attention owing to the increasing prevalence of children who are overweight and unfit, as well as the inescapable pressure on schools to produce students who meet academic standards. This study examined 259 public school students in third and fifth grades and found that field tests of physical fitness were positively related to academic achievement. Specifically, aerobic capacity was positively associated with achievement, whereas BMI was inversely related. Associations were demonstrated in total academic achievement, mathematics achievement, and reading achievement, thus suggesting that aspects of physical fitness may be globally related to academic performance in preadolescents. The findings are discussed with regards to maximizing school performance and the implications for educational policies.

Associations of Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement Among Illinois High School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Marie Weemer ◽  
Olabode Ayodele
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Relationship

The health benefits of physical activity are empirically supported and well accepted. However, the relationship between physical activity, physical fitness, and academic performance remains to be clearly established. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement among a sample of Illinois high school students. Analyses were based on the 2016–2017 school year Archival Fitnessgram physical fitness test scores and cumulative GPAs of ninth- through twelfth-grade students (N = 371). Pearson correlation assessed the relationship between physical fitness and academic performance. Multiple linear regression predicted students’ academic achievement. There was a positive association between total fitness and academic achievement, although not statistically significant, r (369) = .002, p = .49. The regression prediction model was statistically significant (p < .001) and accounted for approximately 25% of the variance in academic achievement (R2 = .256, adjusted R2 = .246). Academic achievement was predicted by total number of absences and gender, and to a lesser extent by socio­economic status, the curl-up, and ethnicity. The findings of this study suggest a positive association between physical fitness and academic achievement. These results are potentially relevant to the development of future education policies. Thus, policy makers, school administrators, and educators must use the knowledge gained in this study, along with existing research, as evidence to emphasize the importance of the fitness–academic link, to further support the need for quality physical education curriculum and mandated physical fitness testing.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status and Physical Fitness of Full Day Elementary School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Agung Wahyudi ◽  
Sofyan Adi Firmansyah ◽  
Nguyen Nhat Dong
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Fitness Tests

Nutritional status can be measured through the adequacy of nutrients obtained from food which are digested every day. The increasing number of healthy food absorbed by the body can increase the physical fitness of the body.  The purpose of this research was to do counseling in order to understand the nutritional status and physical fitness level of fifth grade student at Tunas Harapan Islamic Elementary School in Sendangmulyo, Tembalang, Semarang. The physical fitness level was measured using nutritional status and physical fitness test (TKJI). The data were obtained using descriptive method with measurement and test techniques. These data were obtained from measurement of height, weight, age, and physical fitness tests (TKJI). This study found that the nutritional status of fifth grade students in Tunas Harapan Islamic Elementary School were included in normal nutrition category and moderate physical fitness level.

scholarly journals Reading fluency performance of elementary-school fifth-grade students

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cláudia da Silva ◽  
Beatriz Vieira da Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Private School ◽  
Reading Speed ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public School Students ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Total Reading Time

ABSTRACT Purpose: to characterize and compare the reading fluency performance of public- and private-school fifth-grade students. Methods: a total of 44 elementary-school fifth-grade students of both sexes, aged 10 to 11 years, participated in the study and were divided into Group I (GI, with 25 public-school students) and Group II (GII, with 19 private school students). They were submitted to the Assessment of Reading Fluency Performance (ADFLU). The performance analysis was based on the number of correct words per minute, incorrect words per minute, total reading time, and reading speed. The data analysis was made with statistical tests, with significance set at p-value ≤0.05, for the inter- and intragroup comparisons. Results: in the analysis per group, there was a significant difference in the total reading time between the texts in GI, and in the reading speed between the texts, in GII. In the comparison between the groups, all variables had a significant difference, with a better performance in GII. Conclusion: the reading fluency performance of public- and private-school fifth-graders was characterized. The performance of the private-school students was superior to that of the public-school students.

ACADEMIC SELF-ESTEEM IN PHYSICS AND RELATIONSHIP WITH LEVEL OF INSPIRATION AT THE SIDE OF STUDENT OF DISTINGUISHED SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Level Of Aspiration

This research aim to identify the relationship between self-esteem and level of aspiration among the fifth grade at distinguished secondary schools in center of Diwaniyah. The researcher adopted the descriptive method, the study sample consisted of (94) students (40) of them were males and (54) were females for year (2016-2017). To collect data from the study sample individuals used a measurement of self-esteem and level of aspiration. To analyze data, the researcher adopted: t- test for two independent samples. Correlative coefficient (Pearson) of correlative relationship, correlative coefficient (Alpha- Cronpatch) to identify differences. The most important findings the study concluded are: The sample of the research has got a medium self-esteem, but a high level of aspiration. The results of the study indicated a positive correlation of statistical significance between self- esteem and level of aspiration among students. There are not statistically significant differences between males and females among the secondary fifth grade students, due to gender variable. According to the above mentioned study findings, the researcher arrived at the following recommendation: deep studies on self-esteem should be conducted because it considered an important factor of educational process success. Attention should be paid to preparing guiding programmers which help developing self-esteem among the secondary school students

PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIKA SISWA DENGAN PENERAPAN MEDIA KARTU PERMAINAN BILANGAN DI SDIT DELI INSANI TANJUNG MORAWA

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Novita Sari ◽  
Putri Juwita
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Class V ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Number Game

This study aims to improve the results of learning mathematics of elementary school students SDIT Deli Insani of class V on the subject matter of fractions by using number playing card media. The from of this study is classroom action research conducted in 2 cycles, using number playing cards at SDIT Deli Insani in class V Tanjung Morawa. The subjects of this study were the fifth grade students of SDIT Deli Insani, amounting to 30 students. This action was carried out in April 2018. Methods of collecting data using observation and documentation. The data analysis used is quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results of the study showed an increase in students' ability to understand concepts from the first cycle and second cycle. Percentage of increase in pre-action results, cycle I and cycle II students' concept comprehension ability that is 13.04% for indicators identifying number forms using number game cards (dominoes) and indicators solving problems in fractional form operations using dominoes 27.26%. the success indicator in cycle II reaches 80%. Thus the application of number game cards can improve students' understanding of mathematical concepts at SDIT Deli Insani in Class V.

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