Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Physical education

Research citation

Evidence strength

Related outcome: Physical activity increases
“What Works - School-Based Physical Education Enhancements.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=80&id=297. Accessed 3 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
Celia Álvarez-Bueno, Caterina Pesce, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Mairena Sánchez-López, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno. "Academic Achievement and Physical Activity: A Meta-analysis" Pediatrics December 2017, VOLUME 140 / ISSUE 6. Accessed 14 March 2019 View
Growing
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
Joseph E. Donnelly, Ed.D, FACSM, Co-Chair, Charles H. Hillman, Ph.D., Co-Chair, Darla Castelli, Ph.D., Jennifer L. Etnier, Ph.D., FACSM, Sarah Lee, Ph.D., Phillip Tomporowski, Ph.D., FACSM, Kate Lambourne, Ph.D., and Amanda N. Szabo-Reed, Ph.D.. "Physical Activity, Fitness, Cognitive Function, and Academic Achievement in Children: A Systematic Review" Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 Jun; 48(6): 1197–1222. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000901 View
Preliminary