Effects of physical activites on

academic performance
120+ RESPONSES
 Main Hypothesis

Engaging in physical activities has a

positive correlation with academic
performance, cognitive functions,
and overall academic performance in
students.
Survey Question:
Are you currently active in any sports or physical activities?

Yes
42.9%

No
57.1%
Research Question 1
How does physical fitness correlate with discipline and
its subsequent impact on academic performance?

Sub-Hypothesis
Having a regular physical fitness routine would ensure dedication and
discipline, leading to improved academic performance.
 Limitation
Data is concentrated to a specific age group

The survey might not capture a representative

sample of the entire population

Shows the correlation but not the causation

 Have you noticed any changes in your How would you describe any change in your
academic performance since engaging in academic performance since you stopped engaging
physical exercise? in physical activities or sports, if applicable?

Not applicable
12.7% Improved slightly
I haven't noticed any changes 7.3%
29.2% Declined significantly
I have noticed improvements 10.9%
40.3%

Declined slightly
14.5%
Yes, but the changes are inconsistent Remained the same
I have noticed a decline
23.6% 45.5%
6.9%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

 Do you follow a regular sleep schedule?

No
16.4%

No
29.2%

Yes
70.8%

Yes
83.6%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

 How would you describe your daily routine?

Highly structured Highly structured

0% Somewhat structured
5.6%
14.5%

No specific routine
31.9%
No specific routine
Somewhat structured
38.2%
30.6%

Flexible
Flexible 47.3%
31.9%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

On a scale of 1 to 10, How well do you stick to your daily routine?

20 15

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10

0 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

 How often do you leave academic tasks for the last minute?

Never Rarely
2.8% Always 5.5%
Rarely
15.3% 18.1%
Always
Sometimes 30.9%
23.6%

Sometimes
29.2% Usually
34.7%

Usually
40%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

Research Question 2
How does physical fitness influence sleeping habits,
patterns and to what extent do these changes in sleep
behavior affect academic performance?

Sub-Hypothesis
Regular physical fitness promotes improved sleeping habits, patterns
and these sleeping behaviors which in turn positively correlate with
better academic performance.
 Do you follow a regular sleep schedule?

No
16.4%

No
29.2%

Yes
70.8%

Yes
83.6%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

 How would you categorize the type of sleep you experience on
a typical day?

No noticeable difference in sleeptype No noticeable difference in sleeptype

5.5% 11.1%
Difficulty falling asleep, tossingand turning
14.5%
Difficulty falling asleep, tossingand turning
13.9% Deep and uninterrupted sleep
Restless sleep with frequent awakenings
41.7%
1.8% Deep and uninterrupted sleep
47.3%
Restless sleep with frequentawakenings
8.3%

Light sleep with few awakenings

30.9% Light sleep with few awakenings
25%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

 Do you feel tired or sleepy during the day?

Always Rarely
Rarely Always
8.3% 5.3%
11.1% 19.3%

Often
30.6%
Sometimes
35.1%

Sometimes Often
47.2% 35.1%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

How would you rate the quality of your sleep on a scale of 1 to 10?
15
15

10
10

5
5

0 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

 Do your feelings of tiredness or sleepiness during the day significantly
affect your participation and engagement in class activities?

No
No 35.7%
41.7%
Yes
58.3% Yes
64.3%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

Have you noticed any changes in your test/exam grades on a rested day?

Improved significantly
No 16.4%
changes
Improved
29.2%
significantly
No changes
40.3%
45.5%
Declined significantly
25.5%
Changes are
Declined
inconsistent
significantly
23.6%
6.9% Chnages are inconsistent
12.7%

Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities

Research Question 3
How does physical fitness affect cognitive
skills such as attention, memory & relate to
academic performance?

Sub-Hypothesis
Students who engage in regular physical fitness activites exhibit enhanced
cognitive skills, leading to improved academic performance.
How often do you find yourself struggling to concentrate or pay attention in class?

Never Never
Always Rarely Always
5.6% 0%
12.5% 9.1% 9.1%

Rarely
19.4%

Often
22.2%
Sometimes
34.5%

Often
47.3%

Sometimes
40.3%
Respondents active in physical activities Respondents not active in physical activities
How often do you find yourself forgetting things or having difficulty remembering
information?
Never Never
0% Always Rarely Always
0%
12.5% 12.7% 10.9%
Rarely
22.2%

Often
26.4%

Sometimes
34.5% Often
41.8%

Sometimes
38.9%

respondents active in physical activities respondents not active in physical activities

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 Findings
01 Memory challenges : Showed
less “Always” and “Often”

02 Concentration Difficulties:
Showed lower “Often”

03 Energy level : Higher percentage

showed “Energetic and
Motivated”

07 Academic Performance : ”Easy to

concentrate” and “Easy to
understand topics”
Research Question 4
What are the predominant barriers that prevent students
from engaging regular physical activity and how do these
barriers influence their academic performance?

Sub-Hypothesis
Students who identify more barriers to regular physical activity will show
lower academic performance compared to those who report fewer or no
barriers.
 How often do you leave academic tasks for the last minute?

Never Rarely
2.8% Always 5.5%
Rarely
15.3% 18.1%
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Sometimes 30.9%
23.6%

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your overall academic performance?
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 What is your current CGPA?

Below 2.7
2.99 - 2.7
6.9%
7.3%
4.0-3.7
29.1%
3.29-3.0
20.8% 4.0-3.7
44.4%
3.29-3.0
32.7%

3.69-3.3 3.69-3.3
25% 27.3%

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 Limitations
Self-reporting can be
01 influenced by bias and
inaccuracies.

02
Lack of control variables (stress
levels, dietary levels, etc)

03
Sample size and diversity may
not be a representative of the
larger population.

04
Cause and Effect: The survey
identifies correlations, not
causations.
Improvements
01
Anonymity can encourage more
honest and genuine answer.

02
Considering a wider variety of
data encompassing most
biases.

03
Consider a wider variety of
people in sample group with
constants in lifestyle.

04
Longitudinal Design: conducting
the study over an extended
period to observe changes. Helps
establish a casual relationship.
 Main Hypothesis

Engaging in physical activities has a

positive correlation with academic
performance, cognitive functions,
and overall academic performance in
students.
Thank You!