LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA EN EL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE 8VO (EGB) DE LA UNIDAD EDUCATIVA MOCACHE 2022
Physical activity is a key component in the holistic development of students, with benefits that go beyond physical health and extend into core cognitive domains essential for learning. This study examined the impact of a structured physical activity program on the academic performance of 8th-grade...
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2025
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Add Tag | Summary: | Physical activity is a key component in the holistic development of students, with benefits that go beyond physical health and extend into core cognitive domains essential for learning. This study examined the impact of a structured physical activity program on the academic performance of 8th-grade students at the Mocache Educational Unit in Ecuador during the 2022 academic year. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving a control group (n = 18) and an experimental group (n = 18). The intervention lasted 16 weeks and consisted of three weekly sessions of 60 minutes each, incorporating aerobic exercises, active games, and progressively intense activities aimed at fostering student engagement and participation. Results revealed a significant increase in physical activity levels within the experimental group, with total METs rising from 737.68 to 1893.70 (p < .001), and notable improvements in vigorous activity levels (from 111.11 to 465.33 METs). Likewise, the general academic average increased from 7.10 to 7.58 points, with particularly significant gains in Mathematics (7.14 to 7.62), Language and Literature (7.19 to 7.62), and Natural Sciences (7.05 to 7.54). In contrast, the control group showed no meaningful changes in either physical activity or academic performance. These findings reinforce the evidence on the direct influence of physical activity on academic outcomes, independent of emotional mediators, and align with international research emphasizing its positive effects on attention, working memory, and student motivation. Integrating structured physical activity programs into school curricula emerges as an effective and sustainable pedagogical strategy for enhancing academic achievement and overall student well-being. |
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