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The Role of Increased Physical Activities in Enhancing the Academic Achievements of Children

Ehab Aly Kilany Aly

Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · pp. 7–11 · Published 21 Aug 2023

10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i3270

Abstract

The main focus of this study lies in assessing the impact of increased physical activities and fitness of children on their studies. Parents and teachers are seen to play a very important role in the upbringing of toddlers. It is their positive or negative influence that shapes the confidence level, activity, and social standing of these children among their peers. Over the past few years, it has been observed that children are seen to be more inclined towards using their gadgets, smartphones, and other video games that keep them occupied for hours. While at one hand, this is somewhat comforting for the parents that their children are tending themselves, this has seen to have a very negative impact on the developing brains of these children. These increased unhealthy activities and sedentary lifestyles make them dull, less focused, and discouraged from their academics and studies. To resolve this problem, experts have found that increasing the physical activity of young children could help enhance their productivity and performance in their academics. Not only can physical activities help in achieving the desired goals of increased performance, but can also strengthen the brain and its capabilities to enable them to perform better in life.

Physical activity healthy mind feasibility physical fitness chronic disease

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