Browsing by Author "Främling, Niels"

The aim of the study is to explore the influence that physical education as well as physical activity has on the academic achievement of schoolchildren. Earlier studies show a link between physical activity, physical condition and academic achievement. The study is a review of the literature and past studies on the subject. The material gathered is composed of 8 studies on the subject. The results show that children with higher participation rate in physical education and/or with higher physical activity overall perform better in school and thus achieve greater academic performance. Results also point towards the conclusion that more time spent in physical education could improve the children's health.