THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ADOLESCENTS FROM THE BALEARIC ISLANDS

Journal Title: Journal of Physical Education & Health - Social Perspective - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0

Abstract

The aim of this study is to see if there are significant relationships between different variables of physical condition and academic performance. Most literature shows that a relationship does exist, mainly emphasizing maximal oxygen consumption and academic performance. With regard to the other variables, more differences can be found. A total of 79 students participated in the study from the island of Majorca (Spain), ranging in age from 12.5 to 14.5 years. Students passed fitness tests, which were compared with their academic results. The results show a significant positive relationship between BMI and hand grip strength and significant negative relationships between BMI and note and between BMI and maximal oxygen consumption. No significant relationships have been found, however, between maximal oxygen consumption and note. Assessment of the importance of physical condition and therefore physical education in academic performance is of interest in order to implement the necessary hours of Physical Education. Furthermore, this subject should be characterised further in terms of its relation to the issue of health.

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V. Bestard, J. Cantallops

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V. Bestard, J. Cantallops (2017). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ADOLESCENTS FROM THE BALEARIC ISLANDS. Journal of Physical Education & Health - Social Perspective, 0(0), 19-25. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-259591