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Elsevier, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(20), p. 583-589, 2017

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.11.003

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Physical activity and sedentary time in relation to academic achievement in children.

Journal article published in 2017 by Ea Haapala ORCID, Juuso Väistö, Niina Lintu ORCID, Kate Westgate, Ulf Ekelund, Anna-Maija Poikkeus, Søren Brage, Ta Lakka
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the independent and combined associations of objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time (ST) with reading and arithmetic skills. DESIGN: Cross-sectional/prospective. METHODS: Participants were 89 boys and 69 girls aged 6-8 years. MVPA and ST were measured using a combined heart rate and movement sensor and body fat percentage by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in Grade 1. Reading fluency, reading comprehension, and arithmetic skills were assessed using standardized tests in Grades 1-3. The data were analyzed using linear regression analyses and analyses of covariance with repeated measures. RESULTS: In boys, MVPA was directly and ST inversely associated with reading fluency in Grades 1-3 and arithmetic skills in Grade 1 (P