scholarly journals Does Physical Fitness Affect Academic Achievement among Japanese Adolescents? A Hybrid Approach for Decomposing Within-Person and Between-Persons Effects

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Kyan ◽  
Minoru Takakura ◽  
Masaya Miyagi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Fitness Score ◽  
Japanese Adolescents ◽  
The Impact

Positive association between physical fitness and academic achievement in adolescents has been suggested yet the causal effect of physical fitness on academic achievement remains unclear. This study examined if longitudinal changes in physical fitness were associated with changes in academic achievement among junior high school students. Analyses were based on a two-year with three time-point data of 567 students (aged 12–13 years old at the baseline-point; 303 boys) who entered in five Japanese junior high schools in 2015. Academic achievement was evaluated using the student’s overall grade point average. Comprehensive physical fitness score was summed up from eight fitness tests: 50-m sprint, standing broad jump, repeated side-steps, sit and reach, sit-ups, hand-grip strength, handball throw, and 20-m shuttle run or endurance run. The hybrid regression model was applied to examine the impact of change in physical fitness on change in academic achievement using multiple imputation to account for non-response at follow-up. The changes in fitness score within-person and the differences in average of fitness score of three-time points between-person were associated with change in overall grade point average for boys. No significant association between fitness score and overall grade point average was observed in girls. Opportunities for increased physical fitness may be important to support academic achievement, particularly in junior high school boys.

scholarly journals Principal Strategy in Developing Positioning In Junior High School of Muhammadiyah Boarding School (MBS) Jombang

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 174-179
Author(s):  
AMM Qurrota A'yun ◽  
Nyong Eka Teguh Imam Santosa
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Strategy Of Development ◽  
Good School ◽  
The Impact

The results  of this  research indicate  that the Principal Strategies In The Development  Of Positioning at Junior High School of Muhammadiyah Boarding School (MBS) Jombang concentrating on Efforts such as the structured implementation of integrated curriculum, program execution, the flagship, Extracurricular activities that emphasizes education character, student achievement and promotional activities. The impact of the implementation strategy of development of the principal positioning at Junior High  School  Muhammadiyah  Boarding  School  (MBS)  Jombang  made  teachers  service  quality  and employees be good, increasing the interest and the trust of the community, the formation of good character in students, and the number of institutions study appeal. Implementation of the development strategy of positioning is supported by a number of factors, Including: educators who meet the qualification standards of the education quality, quality of education services are good, school is worth written, media promotion and quality students who are good. And has some restricting factors include: infrastructure, not to the existence of a special promotion team, intense competition, a community mindset growing niche to choose schools, and less strategic geographical location.

scholarly journals Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes, and Combustible Cigarette Use Among Japanese Adolescents: A Nationwide Population Survey 2017

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuki Kuwabara ◽  
Aya Kinjo ◽  
Maya Fujii ◽  
Aya Imamoto ◽  
Yoneatsu Osaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
New Products ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Regulation System ◽  
Japanese Adolescents

Abstract Background Globally, among a wide range of public health concerns, smoking remains one of the most crucial challenges. Especially for adolescents, the increase in the use of electronic cigarettes is controversial, as its use may lead to established smoking. In Japan, where a unique tobacco regulation system exists, the heat-not-burn tobacco market has been growing. However, the prevalence and association of combustible cigarettes and new tobacco-related products have not yet been closely investigated among Japanese adolescents. This study aimed to clarify the prevalence of smoking among adolescents including new types of tobacco-related products and to compare the characteristics of their users.Methods In 2017, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with randomly sampled junior high school and high school students from 47 prefectures nationwide. Overall, 98 junior high schools in 44 prefectures and 86 high schools in 42 prefectures were included in the survey. In total, 22,275 students from 48 junior high schools and 42,142 students from 55 high schools completed an anonymous questionnaire while at school.Results The age-adjusted rate of ever (current) use of electronic cigarettes was 2.1% (0.7%) in junior high school and 3.5% (1.0%) in high school; that of combustible cigarettes was 2.6% (0.6%) in junior high school and 5.1% (1.5%) in high school; the rate of heat-not-burn tobacco use was lower relative to the other products: 1.1% (0.5%) in junior high school and 2.2% (0.9%) in high school. Examination of the combined use of the three types of products identified a high number of dual users. Comparison between different types of users indicated different backgrounds of combustible cigarette users and new products users.Conclusions The prevalence of new tobacco-alternative products is growing in popularity among Japanese adolescents. Dual use is common, and many adolescents use new products only. Moreover, e-cigarettes might lure a broader range of groups to smoking. Continuous monitoring and further research should investigate the health impact of new products to promote public health action regarding smoking epidemics.

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