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The Effects Of Extracurricular Activity And Physical Activity On Academic Success: A Literature Review, Braden Tanner
The Effects Of Extracurricular Activity And Physical Activity On Academic Success: A Literature Review, Braden Tanner
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Due to an ever-increasing importance of education, it is important to understand how to foster an environment conducive to academic success. Extracurricular activity is one of many factors that influences the academic environment. This review examines literature published since 2010 concerning extracurricular activity's effect on academic success. Seeing that sports make up such a large portion of the extracurricular spectrum, the review also examines studies analyzing the effects of physical activity on academic performance.