Cardiorespiratory fitness, but not physical activity, is associated with academic achievement in children and adolescents

• Main Authors: Tânia Oliveira (Author), Andreia Pizarro (Author), Manuela Costa (Author), Luís Fernandes (Author), Gustavo Silva (Author), Jorge Mota (Author), José Carlos Ribeiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical activity (PA) seem to have positive effects on academic achievement (AA), although in most studies, objective methods of assessment have not been used. Aim: To examine the associations of CRF and PA with AA. Subjects and methods: A sample of 6...