Encyclopedia of Life Sciences

Carlo Rocha 211044682Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences, York University, Toronto, ON

The Relationship between Exercise and Academic Performance

Citation: Stocchi, V., De, F. P., & Hood, D. A. (2007). The role of physical exercise in preventing disease and improving the quality of life. Milan: Springer.

Newspaper articleDatabase used: Factiva

Citation: Downs, A., & Ashton, J. (January 01, 2011). Vigorous Physical Activity, Sports Participation, and Athletic Identity: Implications for Mental and Physical Health in College Students. Journal of Sport Behavior, 34, 3, 228-249.

Citation: Blom, L. C., Alvarez, J., Zhang, L., & Kolbo, J. (June 06, 2011). Associations between Health-Related Physical Fitness, Academic Achievement and Selected Academic Behaviors of Elementary and Middle School Students in the State of Mississippi. Ichper-sd Journal of Research, 6, 1, 13-19.

Book consulted

Citation: Spirduso, W. W., Poon, L. W., & Chodzko-Zajko, W. J. (2007). Exercise and its mediating effects on cognition. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.  

Health web site

Citation: Center for disease control and prevention. (2011, november 04). Physical activity and the health of young people. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity/facts.htm

Journal ArticleDatabase used: General Science Index