Balancing Body, Mind and Grades: A Study of Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, and Academic Achievement Among School Students

The quality of sleep and physical activity play a vital role in overall student health and achievement. As the academic pressure, lack of physical activity, and the excessive amount of time spent on screens have increased in recent years, student physical health and sleep quality have been negatively affected. The present study utilizes a correlational research design to study the interrelatedness of physical activity, sleep quality and academic performance among students. The goal of this study is to determine if students who participate in more active types of exercise with subsequent improvements in sleep quality would exhibit higher levels of academic performance than students who do not participate in as much activity or who have trouble falling asleep. Students who voluntarily participated in the study completed a structured questionnaire that included questions regarding their physical activity, sleep activity, and academic achievement. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and reliability testing. Results of the study indicated a significant positive relationship existed between physical activity, sleep quality and academic achievement. The findings of this study suggest that post-secondary educational institutions should promote healthy lifestyle practices in order to increase student academic performance and overall well- being

Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, Academic Achievement, Student Wellness, Correlation Study, Exercise, Education

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