The Effect of Physical Activity on The Academic Achievement in Primary School Students: Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatchurrohmah Ines Prabandari ◽  
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R.B Soemanto ◽  
Vitri Widyaningsih ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

ABSTRACT Background: It is widely known that physical activity has benefits on overall quality of life. Several studies have reported that children with higher physical activity levels had greater whitematter integrity and subcortical structures which critical for learning and memory than children in lower physical activity levels. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of physical activity on the academic achievement in primary school students. Subjects and Method: This was meta-analysis and systematic review. The study was conducted by collecting published articles from Google Scholar, PubMed, Springer Link, and Research Gate databases, from 2011-2020. Keywords used “Physical activity” OR “Academic achievement” AND “Cross sectional”. The inclusion criteria were full text, using English or Indonesian language, using cross-sectional study design, and reporting adjusted odds ratio. The study population (P) was primary school students. Intervention (I) was physical activity with comparison (C) sedentary behavior. The study outcome (O) was academic achievement. The collected articles were selected by PRISMA flow chart. The quantitative data were analyzed using Revman 5.3. Results: 6 studies from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Chili, United Kingdom, Spanish, and Norway, were met the criteria 6. This study showed that high physical activity improved academic achievement in primary school students (aOR= 1.44; 95% CI= 1.16 to 1.80; p<0.001, with I2= 94%). Conclusion: High physical activity improves academic achievement in primary school students. Keywords: physical activity, academic achievement Correspondence: Fatchurrohmah Ines Prabandari. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 087836588843. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.03.128

scholarly journals Predictors of physical activity for weekdays and weekends among adolescent – a cross-sectional study in Sarawak, Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
WHYE LIAN CHEAH ◽  
HELMY HAZMI ◽  
CHING THON CHANG
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
The Mean

Background: This study aimed to describe the patterns of physical activities both at weekends and on weekdays and to identify their associated factors. Material/Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among secondary school students aged 13-15 years old in Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic information and to measure perceived barriers, self-efficacies and social influences. Anthropometric measurements were taken and used to determine BMI-for-age, while pedometers were used to assess the physical activity levels. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: A total of 474 students from six secondary schools participated. About 16% of the respondents were overweight and obese, majority of them males. The mean BMI was 21.21 ±12.93, higher among males. The mean steps per day were 6251.37±3085.31, with weekends recorded a higher number of steps. The number of steps among males was higher than among females. On weekdays, self-motivation scores significantly predicted the participants’ number of steps/physical activity rate (b = 521.43, 95% CI -72.78 to 1050.19). At weekends, lack of interest and knowledge scores (b = -427.82, 95% CI -837.72 to 17.92) and making choices scores (b = 737.41, 95% CI -197.94 to 1276.88) were significant to predict the number of steps/physical activity levels. Conclusions: These findings indicated the importance of investigating predictors of physical activity for weekdays and weekends. Thus, efforts should focus on how to motivate adolescents to be more physically active targeting the identified predictors for weekdays and week ends.

scholarly journals Association of Physical activity levels and BMI Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students of a Private College from Karachi

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 281-285
Author(s):  
Khalid Aziz ◽  
Ayesha Afridi ◽  
Abida Arif ◽  
Ghousia Shahid ◽  
Muhammad Faisal Fahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Objective: To evaluate the physical activity levels among DPT students of Bahria University College of Physical therapy (BUCPT) by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and to study the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Physical activity levels of DPT students of (BUCPT). Study design and Setting: This cross sectional study was conducted in BUCPT Bahria from March- April 2019 (1 month data collection). Methodology: Written consent form was obtained from each participant before taking part into study. Individual with cardio-respiratory diseases and fractures in last 12 months or any limb disability were excluded from the study. The study tool was IPAQ. Results:A total of 125 students were enrolled in this study. There were 121 (96.8%) female and 4 (3.2%) male observed. Mean age of students were 19.89±1.14 (18-22) years. In low physical activity level, 2 (28.6%) students were underweight, 8 (17.0%) were normal BMI, 3 (9.7%) were overweight and 6 (15.0%) were obese. In moderate physical activity level, 3 (42.9%) underweight, 22 (46.8%) normal, 19 (61.3%) overweight and 19 (47.5%) fall in obese criteria. High physical activity levels were found to be 2 (28.6%) in underweight group, 17 (36.2%) in normal group, 9 (29.0%) in overweight and 15 (37.5%) were obese. Conclusion: BUCPT students were moderately physically active and minority of them were low physically active and majority of them were lying the category of normal BMI. There was statistically insignificant relationship found between BMI and physical activities levels. Some students were obese and still have high physical activity level while some are normal in BMI and having low physical activity level

scholarly journals ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EATING HABITS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (10) ◽  
pp. 2120-2126
Author(s):  
Paulina Kiebuła ◽  
Katarzyna Tomczyk ◽  
Joanna Furman ◽  
Beata Łabuz-Roszak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
High Physical Activity Level

The aim: The study aimed to assess the association between the physical activity level and eating habits of primary school students. Material and methods: 139 children attending one of the Polish primary school or football school were included. The research tool was author’s anonymous survey. Results: The high physical activity level was observed in 34.1% of boys and in 8.8% of girls. As the level of physical activity increased, the consumption of vegetables and fruits also increased. Whole grain bread, coarse-grained groats, whole grain pasta and brown rice were more popular among students with a high physical activity level. The greater the physical activity, the greater the amount of water drank by students. The consumption of sweets, fast food, and ready-made meals, such as frozen pizza or Chinese soup, decreased with increased physical activity. The choice of healthier substitutes for unhealthy snacks was declared by students with moderate or high physical activity level. There was no correlation between BMI and age and the physical activity level. Girls were less active than boys. Conclusions: More active physically children had better eating habits and were more aware of healthy eating principles than less active people.

scholarly journals Association Between Primary School Students’ Unhealthful Behaviors and Overweight/Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Urban Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance A Gewa ◽  
Agatha Christine Onyango ◽  
Rose Okoyo Opiyo ◽  
Joel Gittelsohn ◽  
Lawrence J. Cheskin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleep Behaviors

Abstract Introduction : Although obesity prevalence is known to be rising in East Africa, research on childhood obesity is still minimal. We conducted a cross-sectional study to examine the prevalence of unhealthful dietary patterns, physical activity and sleep behaviors among primary school children in two urban settings in Kenya and explored the association between the behaviors and overweight/obesity among the children. Methods Six public schools, with children from low-, medium- and high-income households in Nairobi and Kisumu cities were purposively selected to participate in the study. Data was collected on randomly-selected students aged 10–12 years at each school. Students’ weights, heights, waist circumferences, and tricep, bicep, subscapular and suprailiac skinfolds were measured. Body-mass-index-for-age z-scores were used to classify students into underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obese categories. Waist-circumference-to-height ratio above 0.5 was used to define abdominal obesity and the total amount of body fat was estimated from the sum of skinfold measures. Parents, with the help of their children, completed questionnaires on student’s dietary, physical activity, and sleep behaviors. Anthropometric measurements and questionnaires were available for 390 students. We utilized prevalence ratio analysis to examine the association between socio-economic/demographic characteristics, unhealthful behaviors and overweight/obesity. Results Overall, 21% of the students were overweight or obese and 9% of them had abdominal obesity. Median total skinfold measurements was 32.5 mm. Prevalence of unhealthful behaviors varied significantly by student’s age, gender, school income levels, city, and frequency of consumption of restaurant foods. Students who consumed less than recommended amount of fruit servings had 1.68 times the risk of being overweight/obese, 2.49 times the risk of having abdominal obesity and 1.47 times the risk of having high total skinfold values compared to students with adequate fruit intake. Students with high frequency of consumption of red/processed meats had 1.50 times the risk of being overweight/obesity compared to students with less-frequent consumption. Conclusion We found a rather high prevalence of unhealthful dietary behaviors among primary school students in Kenya, identified their determinants, and the association between specific behaviors and overweight/obesity. These results can guide childhood obesity prevention measures in Kenya and other nations in East Africa.

The relationship between extracurricular music activity participation and music and Chinese language academic achievements of primary school students in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 030573562110276
Author(s):  
Hui Guo ◽  
Wen Yuan ◽  
C Victor Fung ◽  
Fumei Chen ◽  
Yanfang Li
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Family Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, we explored the relationship between extracurricular (formal and informal) music activity participation and music and Chinese language academic achievements of primary school students in China. Fourth graders ( N = 10,958) reported their demographic information and extracurricular music activity participation, and completed two standardized academic achievement tests, one on music and another on the Chinese language. Results showed that students’ music activity participation was related to higher music academic achievement after controlling for gender, school location, and family socioeconomic status. The effect of students’ informal music activity participation on their music academic achievements was greater than that of students’ formal music activity participation. Remarkably, students’ informal music activity participation was also positively related to their Chinese language academic achievement, while formal music activity participation showed a negative correlation with academic achievement in Chinese language. Findings contributed to an increased understanding of the influence of different kinds of extracurricular music activities on students’ academic developments.

scholarly journals AB1334-HPR BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS (JIA): A SCOPING REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1955.2-1955
Author(s):  
K. O Donoghue ◽  
L. Larkin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Barriers

Background:Physical activity is an important aspect in the management of JIA (1). However physical activity levels are low in this population (2). Limited research has been conducted to identify definitive barriers and facilitators to physical activity in children and adolescents who have JIA.Objectives:The objective of this scoping review was to identify the common barriers and facilitators to physical activity in JIA.Methods:Original studies, either quantitative or qualitative, including participants with a diagnosis of JIA, who were under 18 years of age were included. Two independent reviewers carried out a search of the literature and full text reviews of papers to determine eligibility for inclusion. The Critical Skills Appraisal Programme (CASP), Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS) and Downs and Black critical appraisal tools were used to assess the quality of the included research articles.Results:Eighteen studies were included in the review. The included studies were of a variety of low, moderate and high quality. The synthesis of the data identified pain to be the most common barrier and the modification of physical activities to the need of the individual to be the most common facilitator to physical activity in JIA.Conclusion:Identifying the most common barriers and facilitators to physical activity allows clinicians to apply better management strategies when treating an individual with JIA. Our findings demonstrate the need for further research in this area to assist increasing physical activity participation for children and adolescents who have JIA.References:[1]Kuntze, G., Nesbitt, C., Whittaker, J.L., Nettel-Aguirre, A., Toomey, C., Esau, S., Doyle-Baker, P.K., Shank, J., Brooks, J., Benseler, S., Emery, C.A. (2018) ‘Exercise Therapy in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’,Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99(1), 178-193[2]Bos, G.J.F.J., Lelieveld, O.T.H.M., Armbrust, W., Sauer, P.J.J., Geertzen, J.H.B., Dijkstra, P.U. (2016) ‘Physical activity in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis compared to controls’, Pediatric Rheumatology, 14(1), 42.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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