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Association of Physiological Performance, Physical Fitness, and Academic Achievement in Secondary School Students

Umut Canli et al. Children (Basel). 2024.

Abstract

This study aimed to compare the physiological performance and physical fitness based on the academic achievement levels of secondary school students and to explore the effect of gender on the relationship between physiological performance, physical fitness, and academic achievement. In this cross-sectional study, 304 children aged 13-14 years were recruited. To assess physical fitness, students performed a 20 m sprint test, a pro-agility test, a one-mile endurance run/walk test, and a countermovement jump test. At the end of the one-mile endurance run/walk test, the estimated VO2peak value of the participants was calculated. The physiological performance of the students was determined by measuring their resting heart rate and blood pressure. Students were grouped into three categories based on their academic achievement levels. The assessment of academic achievement considered their scores from the previous academic year. The scores were divided into three levels: poor (average score of 69 points or less), average (scores ranging from 70 to 84 points), and good (scores of 85 points or higher). The study revealed a notable disparity among students' VO2Max measurements based on their academic achievement (F = 8.938, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.056). However, we observed that the group with poor academic achievement displayed lower diastolic blood pressure values than the groups with average and good performances. Finally, no significant gender differences were evident in the relationship between academic achievement and any of the physical and physiological parameters.

Keywords: academic performance; blood pressure; heart rate; vertical jump.

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Schematic representation of the study flow diagram.

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Sample distribution by academic performance.

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Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP, respectively) and heart rate were measured by academic achievement (* denotes p < 0.05).

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Comparison of fitness profile across different levels of academic achievement (* denotes p < 0.05).

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