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The positive impact of physical activity on academic performance among catalan adolescents

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Roig-Hierro, E., Ríos-Sisó, X., Buscà, F., Guillem, M., Batalla, A.·2025·Cogent Education
DOI 10.1080/2331186x.2025.2497139
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Physical activity (PA) positively influences academic performance, yet the specific effects of PA frequency and intensity remain underexplored. This study examines the association between weekly PA frequency and intensity and academic outcomes among 1,524 adolescents in Catalonia, using data from the latest PISA assessment. Academic performance in mathematics, science, and language, along with perceived competence in related tasks, was analyzed using a cross-sectional design. Chi-square tests and Spearman’s correlations were conducted. Results indicate that moderate PA (2–5 times per week) is linked to higher academic performance across all subjects, while excessive PA (more than five times weekly) is associated with decreased performance, possibly due to reduced academic focus. Gender moderated the relationship in the language domain but not in mathematics or science. PA also positively influenced perceived competence in teamwork and problem-solving, suggesting broader developmental benefits. These findings emphasize the importance of balancing PA to optimize cognitive and psychosocial outcomes. Integrating structured, moderate PA into school curricula may enhance both academic performance and life skills. Tailored interventions that account for gender and fitness levels could further improve outcomes. Future research should explore longitudinal effects and specific PA characteristics to inform educational strategies..

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Figure 2 . Figure 2. Mean values in different academic domains according to the frequency of PA.
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Figure 1 . Figure 1. Weekly frequency of PA.
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Authors
Roig-Hierro, E., Ríos-Sisó, X., Buscà, F., Guillem, M., & Batalla, A.
Affiliations
  • Universitat de Barcelona (ES)
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ES)
  • Department of Applied Didactics, Universitat de Barcelona
Corresponding author
Roig-Hierro, E.
ORCID
Venue
Cogent Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2025-04-27
Volume
12
Issue
1
ISSN
2331-186X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1080/2331186x.2025.2497139
OpenAlex
W4409852394
Cited by
4
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2
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2026: 3 · 2025: 1
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2.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Cogent Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Dipòsit Digital de la Universitat de Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Physical Activity and Health
  • Social Sciences › Life-span and Life-course Studies › Recreational Sport and Physical Activity
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Children's Physical and Motor Development
Keywords
physical activity, academic performance, adolescents, PISA, physical activity frequency, physical activity intensity, mathematics achievement, science achievement, language achievement, perceived competence, teamwork, problem solving, gender differences, school-based physical activity, Catalonia

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