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The Relationship Between Physical Activity And Academic Performance Of Students, Haizhi Dai, Shuisheng Xu
The Relationship Between Physical Activity And Academic Performance Of Students, Haizhi Dai, Shuisheng Xu
International Journal of Physical Activity and Health
In China, many teachers and parents concern that physical activities take too much time of students, which would negatively influence students’ academic performance and the inescapable pressure of schools to produce students who meet academic standards. However, decreased physical activity participation due to the scarcity of exercises becomes prevalent in Chinese students. The correlation between students’ physical activity participation and academic achievement has raised increased attention. This study explored the relationship between students’ physical activity participation and academic performance from the perspective of humanities and sociology to explore a way to balance the two aspects for students. We conducted literature …
Successes Exhibited In 5th Grade Students Participating In Leadership Programs, Kelsey Lovell
Successes Exhibited In 5th Grade Students Participating In Leadership Programs, Kelsey Lovell
College of Education Presentations
This project involves researching the academic and social effects of leadership programs for exceptional 5th grade students. These students attend a Title I elementary school in Boise, Idaho. Students attend bi-weekly leadership trainings to increase confidence as a leader and learn leadership skills. They will be observed during these trainings and in the everyday classroom. Results will be based upon academic fluctuation and successes accomplished from before the Everyday Leadership Program and throughout the program. Social constraints will also be researched through classroom interactions and observation, as well as behavior with other classmates, and overall self-confidence. All students personal information …