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The Impact of Fitness on Academic Success and Behavior in Mississippi Public Schools

This study investigates the relationship between physical fitness and academic performance in Mississippi's public school students. Conducted by a team from several universities and the Mississippi State Department of Health, the research aimed to implement a quality physical education program (Physical Best) in 25 schools. Findings reveal a strong positive correlation between fitness and academic achievement, as well as a negative association with academic behavior, demonstrating that fit students tend to have better attendance and standardized test scores.

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The Impact of Fitness on Academic Success and Behavior in Mississippi Public Schools

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  1. Associations between Fitness and Academic Achievement and Academic Behavior among Mississippi Public School Students

  2. RESEARCH TEAM • Jerome R. Kolbo • The University of Southern Mississippi • John Alvarez • Delta State University • Lindsey Blom • Ball State University • Lei Zhang • Mississippi State Department of Health

  3. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT • Provide curriculum, training, resources based on Mississippi Standards for Physical Education to assist schools to implement a quality physical education program (Physical Best) in 25 schools across the state

  4. PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION • Assess: • Fitness levels among students • Changes in fitness levels over time (3 years) • Associations between fitness and • Academic Achievement (Language Arts/Math) • Academic Behavior (Attendance/Discipline)

  5. METHOD • Training of selected school personnel on: • Physical Best curriculum • FITNESSGRAM software • Fitness oriented PE equipment • Schools were to implement a fitness program for all students assess their performance and capture data on fitness: • Strength • Endurance • Flexibility • Aerobic Capacity • BMI

  6. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS • FITNESSGRAM data collected over five semesters, beginning in Spring 2008 • Data collected and organized by student, class, grade, and school • Data used to determine percent of students achieving scores within a Healthy Fit Zone • Data merged with student academic records

  7. C2M FINDINGS • Strong positive association between fitness and academic achievement • Statistically significant linear trend for both Language Arts and Math in 07-08 and 08-09 • Strong negative association between fitness and academic behavior • Statistically significant linear trend for absences in 07-08 but not for disciplinary actions either year

  8. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 07-08

  9. ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR 07-08

  10. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 08-09

  11. ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR 08-09

  12. C2M IMPLICATIONS • Key risk factors for dropping out are addressed. • Fit kids miss less school and perform better on standardized tests • Good investment in future of education is through investment in fitness • Not simply adding more PE or opportunities for physical activity

  13. FUTURE RESEARCH • Assess changes in percentages of fit students over time using Physical Best Curriculum • Assess and compare associations between fitness and academic and behavioral performance among this cohort and two different ones (N1 – after implementing CSHP, and N2 – while implementing CSHP)

  14. CONTACT INFORMATION Jerome R. Kolbo, PhD, ACSW The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive #5114 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 Office - 601-266-5913 jerome.kolbo@usm.edu

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