Throughout my life I heard the famous phrase "healthy body, healthy mind." At
least in Germany this phrase is quite common. But is there really a relationship, or do
people just say it? In this context some might argue that being physical active does not
contribute to the overall health at all. It is more what we eat that matters. They are right to
some extent. However, according to Chryss Cada, staying in shape is always a balance
between exercise and nutrition (Cada, 2003). Both physical activity and a good diet
contribute to a healthy body and, according to the famous phrase, to a healthy mind. To
find out if a healthy body really helps a student perform better academically I examined
what impact physical activity has on the academic success of students. I believe that there
is a positive relationship between physical activity and academic success. The literature is full of opinions that support my assumption. For example,
Douglas H. Heath, a professor emeritus of the Psychology Department of Haverford
College, states that success in general is caused by many factors such as how many
hobbies, interests, and jobs a student has, or who is active in extracurricular activities
(Becker, 1992). A more relevant statement to this topic comes from Jim MacKinnon, the
athletic director at Starpoint, who points out that "Kids who go through the athletic
program learn discipline, and that carries over into their studies. It carries over not only
into academics; it carries over into your life." (Dicesare, 2002) Sheila Boles, Hoggards
High School athletics director, even says: "I don't think there's anything that can teach
you more about life than athletics success and failure and how to handle them both
graciously." (Grady, 2002) Many other authors share this opinion. They contribute that
athletes have higher GPAs (Hickman, 2002), or are more likely to find themselves in
supervisory roles in the later working environment than their non-athletic peers
(Schouten, 2002). Sport programs even help students develop self-confidence, time
management skills and interpersonal communication (Molbeck, 2003). Furthermore,
physical activity may strengthen competitive drive in non-athletic areas, boost self
confidence, and reinforce the discipline necessary for academic success (Robst, 2000). [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Real scenario
- 3. Ideal scenario
- 4. Results
- 5. Discussion and Recommendation
- 6. References and Appendix
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this report is to investigate the relationship between the amount of time spent on physical activity and academic success among students. The study aims to determine if a positive correlation exists between physical activity and academic performance, as measured by GPA.
- The impact of physical activity on academic success.
- The correlation between physical activity and GPA.
- Conflicting research findings on the relationship between athletics and academic performance.
- The role of time management and discipline in balancing academics and physical activity.
- Factors influencing the relationship between physical activity and academic success (e.g., type of sport, time commitment).
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the research question exploring the link between physical activity and academic success. The author introduces the common saying "healthy body, healthy mind" and acknowledges the complexity of the relationship, recognizing the role of nutrition alongside exercise. The chapter presents the author's belief in a positive correlation between physical activity and academic success, supported by preliminary literature review citing various sources suggesting that participation in athletics can lead to improved discipline, time management, and self-confidence—all beneficial for academic achievement. However, the author also acknowledges counterarguments suggesting that some athletes may struggle academically due to the significant time and energy demands of their sport.
2. Real scenario: [This section would contain a summary of the real-world scenario the author analyzed to test their hypothesis. Since the provided text lacks details about this section, a summary cannot be provided. This section would detail the methodology used to gather and analyze data concerning the relationship between physical activity and academic success.]
3. Ideal scenario: [This section would contain a summary of the ideal-case scenario used by the author to compare and contrast with the real-world scenario. This section is missing from the provided text and cannot be summarized.]
4. Results: [This section would contain a summary of the results obtained from the data analysis in the previous sections. Since the text lacks details on the methodology and results, it is impossible to provide a summary. This would present the quantitative findings on the correlation between physical activity and GPA, addressing the hypothesis posed in the introduction.]
5. Discussion and Recommendation: [This section would discuss the implications of the findings. The text provides no information on this section, so a summary cannot be generated. This section would synthesize the findings and discuss their significance in the context of the research question, also including recommendations based on the analysis.]
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Physical activity, academic success, GPA, student athletes, time management, discipline, self-confidence, research methodology, correlation, higher education, athletic participation, academic performance.
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What is the main topic of this report?
The report investigates the relationship between the amount of time students spend on physical activity and their academic success, specifically focusing on the correlation between physical activity and GPA (Grade Point Average).
What are the key themes explored in this report?
The report explores the impact of physical activity on academic success, the correlation between physical activity and GPA, conflicting research findings on athletics and academic performance, the role of time management and discipline in balancing academics and physical activity, and factors influencing the relationship (e.g., type of sport, time commitment).
What is the objective of this report?
The objective is to determine if a positive correlation exists between physical activity and academic performance as measured by GPA.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents includes an introduction, a section on a real-world scenario, a section on an ideal scenario, a results section, a discussion and recommendations section, and finally, references and an appendix.
What is discussed in the Introduction chapter?
The introduction establishes the research question, introduces the "healthy body, healthy mind" concept, acknowledges the complexity of the relationship (including nutrition), presents the author's belief in a positive correlation supported by preliminary literature review, and acknowledges counterarguments about potential academic struggles due to athletic commitments.
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Keywords include: Physical activity, academic success, GPA, student athletes, time management, discipline, self-confidence, research methodology, correlation, higher education, athletic participation, academic performance.
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- Alexander Keller (Author), 2003, Is the amount of time spent for physical activity linked to academic success?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/19245
