Relationships between athletic ability and academic performance in primary school students: A 3-year follow-up study

• Main Authors: Hao Zong Ji (Author), Cui Jin Bai (Author), Yang Yun (Author), Wu Xiang Dong (Author), Qian Ze Yi (Author), Wu Dan Ping (Author), Tang Yi (Author), Zheng Hong Xia (Author), Zhang Zhi Min (Author), Xu Jing Long (Author), Zhang Teng Fei (Author), Wang Jun Ji (Author), Li Zhen (Author), Gao Zhuang (Author), Li Ying Ke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThe aim of this study was to examine whether academic performance is associated with students' athletic ability in primary school.MethodsA 3-year follow-up study was conducted among 1,136 Chinese students. Sit-up and jump rope testers were used to measure 1-min sit-ups and 1-min jump...