Mathematics shows the strongest association with muscular fitness among school subjects¶
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q3 i1 Muscular fitness showed a small positive association with mathematics (SMD 0.17, 95% CI 0.08–0.25), with smaller associations for languages (SMD 0.10) and combined academic results (SMD 0.12). → Robinson Katie 2023
Evidence¶
Robinson Katie 2023¶
Robinson Katie, Riley Nicholas, Owen Katherine, Drew Ryan, Mavilidi Myrto F., Hillman Charles H., Faigenbaum Avery D., Garcia-Hermoso Antonio, Lubans David Revalds. (2023). Effects of Resistance Training on Academic Outcomes in School-Aged Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01881-6
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School-subject moderator analysis within the secondary meta-analysis (mathematics k = 18, languages k = 16, combined k = 15). Printed effect sizes: mathematics SMD = 0.17 (95% CI 0.08–0.25), languages SMD = 0.10, combined SMD = 0.12. The authors link the mathematics result to working memory demands of complex mathematical concepts.
"In addition, we found a small positive association for studies that included mathematics (SMD 0.17, 95% CI 0.08–0.25), languages (SMD 0.10, 95% CI 0.01–0.18) and combined academic results (SMD 0.12, 95% CI 0.02–0.22)."
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Learner Variables¶
- Physical Well-Being — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
- Higher muscular fitness is associated with better cognition and academic achievement in school-aged youth — a broader claim this one bears on
- Moderate-intensity physical activity is positively associated with mathematics and overall academic achievement — related
- School-based physical activity programs significantly improve mathematics achievement in children and adolescents (SMD = 0.11) — related
- High-intensity physical activity shows a positive effect on mathematics achievement (SMD = 0.41) — related
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