Many initiatives have been developed
in the U.S. to encourage young people to
become more active, such as First Lady
Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign.
While there are clear health benefits
associated with physical activity and participation in sports, less is known about
the educational impacts.
This article summarizes the findings of a
systematic review that examined just this
issue. The research analyzed the impact of
young people’s participation in sports on
their educational outcomes
