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A Study Of The Relationship Between Physical Fitness And Academic Performance, Karen Elizabeth Rodenroth
A Study Of The Relationship Between Physical Fitness And Academic Performance, Karen Elizabeth Rodenroth
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academic achievement based on the idea that health and physical fitness have an impact on the ability to achieve academically. Because of the recent pressures of No Child Left Behind, many schools have opted to limit the amount of time students spend in physical education classes and recess. With the increased percentages of students who suffer from diabetes and other health related risks, eliminating or reducing physical activity from the school day is not the answer. Data was collected from 90 students (46 males and 44 females) during the 2009-2010 school year by using the President's Challenge Physical Fitness Test, …