The document summarizes research on the relationship between exercise and academic performance. It cites several academic sources including journal articles, books, and a health website that have found positive connections between physical activity, fitness, and factors like cognition, academic achievement, and mental health in students. The sources show that regular exercise may help prevent disease and improve quality of life as well as academic behaviors and performance for elementary, middle school, and college students.

1. The Relationship between Exercise and Academic Performance
Carlo Rocha 211044682
Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences, York University, Toronto, ON
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Newspaper article
Database used: Factiva
Journal Article
Database used: General Science Index
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