ERIC Number: EJ1068595
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
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Student Academic Performance Outcomes of a Classroom Physical Activity Intervention: A Pilot Study
Erwin, Heather; Fedewa, Alicia; Ahn, Soyeon
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v4 n3 p473-487 2012
Physical activity is beneficial to children's health, yet academic pressures limit opportunities for students throughout the school day. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a classroom PA intervention on student academic performance outcomes. Intervention participants (n = 15) received daily PA breaks. Reading and mathematics fluency, PA, grades, and standardized test scores were collected. Effects of the intervention were examined using mixed-design ANOVAs. Intervention students had significantly higher reading fluency and mathematics scores post-intervention and higher means for standardized reading and mathematics scores as well as grades. Short bouts of PA are important for improving CBM math and reading fluency scores. Classroom teachers should be encouraged to devote time during academic learning to incorporate PA.
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Intervention, Academic Achievement, Correlation, Reading Skills, Reading Fluency, Mathematics Skills, Grades (Scholastic), Standardized Tests, Scores, Program Effectiveness, Statistical Analysis, Curriculum Based Assessment, Grade 3, Elementary School Students, Measurement Equipment, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Comparative Analysis
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: http://www.iejee.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 3; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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