Jill Priesmeyer1, Alicia L Fedewa2, Michael Toland3. 1. Fairfax County Public Schools, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 3069, Fairfax, VA 22031-4516. 2. University of Kentucky, 170H Taylor Hall, Lexington, KY 40506. 3. University of Kentucky, 251C Dickey Hall, Lexington, KY 40506.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Insufficient physical activity is a significant concern because a growing body of research demonstrates that physical activity during adolescence has numerous benefits on physical health, mental health, and educational achievement. A less-studied area of physical activity research is how physical activity participation in adolescence relates to educational and career aspirations and attainment. METHODS: Using the Add Health dataset consisting of over 15,000 participants, this study addressed several research questions relating to the long-term benefits of habitual physical activity in adolescence. Physical activity levels in adolescence and associations with activity participation in later adolescence and young adulthood were explored as were relationships with physical activity participation in adolescence and educational ambition and attainment in young adulthood. Moderator variables including adolescent sex, race, and age were also examined. RESULTS: Results indicated several significant relationships between physical activity in adolescence and future physical activity and educational attainment outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Given short- and long-term benefits of physical activity, school personnel and parents should ensure children are meeting the required activity guidelines for children and find ways to keep children active as they approach adolescence.
BACKGROUND: Insufficient physical activity is a significant concern because a growing body of research demonstrates that physical activity during adolescence has numerous benefits on physical health, mental health, and educational achievement. A less-studied area of physical activity research is how physical activity participation in adolescence relates to educational and career aspirations and attainment. METHODS: Using the Add Health dataset consisting of over 15,000 participants, this study addressed several research questions relating to the long-term benefits of habitual physical activity in adolescence. Physical activity levels in adolescence and associations with activity participation in later adolescence and young adulthood were explored as were relationships with physical activity participation in adolescence and educational ambition and attainment in young adulthood. Moderator variables including adolescent sex, race, and age were also examined. RESULTS: Results indicated several significant relationships between physical activity in adolescence and future physical activity and educational attainment outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Given short- and long-term benefits of physical activity, school personnel and parents should ensure children are meeting the required activity guidelines for children and find ways to keep children active as they approach adolescence.
Authors: Rosario Padial-Ruz; José Antonio Pérez-Turpin; Mar Cepero-González; Félix Zurita-Ortega Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2019-12-21 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Rosario Padial-Ruz; Mª Esther Puga-González; Álvaro Céspedes-Jiménez; David Cabello-Manrique Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-03-31 Impact factor: 3.390