Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Motor Coordination, and Academic Achievement in School Students (11-13 years).

ABSTRACT: Objective. This study aimed to investigate the association between motor coordination (MC), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and academic achievement (AA) among school students aged 11 to 13 in the West Bank/Palestine. Methods. A total of 252 students were assessed through tests measuring gross and fine motor coordination (Flamingo balance, plate tapping, and other tests). The CRF was evaluated by the 3-minute step test, while AA was measured using grade point average (GPA) and subject-specific grades. Results. A significant correlation was recorded between MC, CRF, and AA (P = .00), r_s range (0.436-0.718); Students who engaged in physical activity demonstrated better MC, CRF, and AA compared to their inactive counterparts (P = .00, Cohen's d r

SUBMITTER: Tanineh W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590542 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature