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- Empirical studies on the link between education and health behavioral outcomes, especially physical activity, have found that better academic achievement in adolescence and higher educational attainment in adulthood are related to higher physical activity.
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Oct 30, 2013 · Evidence suggests that increasing physical activity and physical fitness may improve academic performance and that time in the school day dedicated to recess, physical education class, and physical activity in the classroom may also facilitate academic performance.
- Harold W. Kohl, Heather D. Cook, Nutrition Board
- 2013/10/30
- 2013
First, we propose that education as a personal attribute is a central conceptual component and essential element of health, similar to physical fitness. Second, we summarize the extensive literature demonstrating that formal education is a contributing cause of health.
The link between education to health and well-being is clear. Education develops the skills, values and attitudes that enable learners to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, make informed decisions, and engage in positive relationships with everyone around them. Poor health can have a detrimental effect on school attendance and academic performance.
Oct 30, 2013 · Specifically, physical activity reduces the risk for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, obesity, and metabolic syndrome; improves various other aspects of health and fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscle and bone strength, flexibility, insulin sensitivity, and lipid profiles; and reduces stress, anxiety ...
- Harold W. Kohl, Heather D. Cook, Nutrition Board
- 2013/10/30
- 2013
Education is strongly associated with life expectancy, morbidity, health behaviours, and educational attainment plays an important role in health by shaping opportunities, employment, and income. In this issue of The Lancet Public Health, two research Articles emphasise the lifelong impact of education on health.
Jun 25, 2018 · Research confirms that healthier students make better learners. The term quality physical education is used to describe programs that are catered to a student’s age, skill level, culture and unique needs.
Feb 13, 2015 · Contextual factors throughout one’s life can affect education and health. For example, biological characteristics can affect educational success and health outcomes, as can socioeconomic and environmental conditions such as poverty or material deprivation.
