There is a link between physical activity, screen time, and academic performance in high school students, according to the . Those with higher grades were more likely to be active, play on a sports team, and spend less time on screens.
Since students spend most of their day in school, schools play a key role in promoting movement through active breaks. A between schools and families can help reduce screen time, increase active play and child-centered sports, and provide education on the benefits of physical activity.
By making student activity a priority, .
This downloadable guide鈥攆eaturing data from the 2019 and 2023 surveys鈥攑rovides insights into the link between students鈥� physical activity levels and their academic performance.
