Browsing College of Education by Subject "Academic performance"

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Differences in fitness and academic attainment between obese, and non obese school-age adolescent handball players: An explorative, cross-sectional study

Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Schwesig, René ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)
This study investigated differences in physical fitness and academic attainment in obese and non-obese adolescent handball players. A total of 31 males (age: 15.5 ± 1.2 years; body mass: 77.8 ± 17.7 kg; height: 1.71 ± 0.10 ...
Physical Fitness and Academic Performance in Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obese Schoolchildren in Qatar: A Pilot Study for Physical Education Perspective

Hermassi, Souhail; D. Hayes, Lawrence; Schwesig, René ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)
Childhood obesity and loss of physical fitness are rising problems internationally. Although research concerning mitigation strategies has been enforced, empirical results until now fail to address problems and needs of ...