An overview of the significance of physical activities in academic scholarship of students

Abstract

The academic performance of students is influenced by several factors which range from such as students’ interest, parental attitude and, interaction with peers and teachers to conducive environment required for studies and academic activities both at home and at the learning institutes.In recent decades, increased accessibility to social media and computer orientedrecreations have greatly suffered affectedstudents’ participation in physical activities. Lack of engagement in physical activities are often associated with negative implications on students’ physical health which indirectly correspond to their emotional, psychological and behavioral changes. These changes could lead to reduced academic performance of students which might further stimulate the deterioration of their emotional and psychological health. The objectives of this paper is to highlight the significance of physical activities in improving academic and scholastic performance of students by reviewing up to dated empirical and review work done on the subject.