Classroom physical activity breaks show strong evidence of improving positive academic emotions in university students¶
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q2 i? Six of seven studies of positive emotions reported significant improvements, resulting in relatively strong evidence strength (85.7%). → Deng Qianting; Wu Chongyun; Yang Luodan 2026
Evidence¶
Deng Qianting; Wu Chongyun; Yang Luodan 2026¶
Deng Qianting; Wu Chongyun; Yang Luodan. (2026). Effect of classroom physical activity breaks on learning behaviors and academic achievements in university students: a systematic review. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-026-01936-7
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Review synthesis of seven studies: six reported significant positive-emotion improvements; the review notes breaks 'enhance students' enjoyment and well-being' and alleviate stress and boredom.
"seven studies explored positive emotions, with six reporting significant improvements [14, 22, 24–26, 36] and one showing no effect [38], resulting in relatively strong evidence strength (85.7%)."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Achievement Emotions — outcome: instruction changes it
- Physical Well-Being — outcome: instruction changes it
Related Claims¶
- Effects of classroom physical activity breaks on academic performance in university students are mixed or inconclusive — related
- Classroom physical activity breaks show strong evidence of improving emotional engagement in university students — related
- Evidence on negative academic emotions from classroom physical activity breaks is limited and inconsistent — related
- Classroom physical activity breaks show strong evidence of improving sustained attention in university students — related
- Low-intensity exercise during university class significantly increases students' vigour during the lesson — related
- Classroom-based physical activity interventions improve attention and/or on-task behavior in most reviewed studies of schoolchildren aged 4–18 — related
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