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According to the study done by Hillman et al. (2014)

evaluated the association between physical exercise and

academic success among criminology students. The authors

expected that physical activity would improve academic

performance in this cohort.

Physical activity, according to the authors, may increase

academic accomplishment by boosting cognitive function,

lowering stress, and increasing motivation and

involvement in academic pursuits. They also point out

that physical activity can have an indirect impact on

academic success by enhancing sleep quality and overall

health, both of which can affect academic performance.

Overall, the study demonstrates a link between physical

exercise and academic success among criminology students.

According to the findings, encouraging physical exercise

among college students may help not only their physical

health but also their academic performance.

Brand et al., (2010) This study compared athletes to non-

athletes to look at the association between physical

activity, sleep habits, and psychological functioning in

adolescents. Adolescents who engaged in high levels of

physical activity (including sports) had better sleep

patterns and psychological functioning than those who

were less active, according to the researchers. According

to the findings, physical activity can improve sleep and

mental health, which can lead to improved academic

performance.

Robbins et al, (2009), The association between

psychosocial and study skill characteristics and college

outcomes, such as academic performance and graduation

rates, was investigated in this meta-analysis. Many

elements, including motivation, time management, and

study abilities, were discovered to be important

predictors of college performance by the writers. They

discovered that students who were more motivated, had

better time management abilities, and had superior study

skills were more likely to achieve academically and

graduate from college. Physical activity, which can

increase motivation, focus, and energy levels, may also

be a predictor of academic achievement among college

students, even those studying criminology, according to

the study.
References:

Robbins, S. B., Lauver, K., Le, H., Davis, D., Langley,

R., & Carlstrom, A. (2009). Do psychosocial and study
skill factors predict college outcomes? A meta-analysis.
Psychological Bulletin, 135(2), 261-288.

Brand, S., Gerber, M., Beck, J., Hatzinger, M., Pühse,

U., & Holsboer-Trachsler, E. (2010). High exercise levels
are related to favorable sleep patterns and psychological
functioning in adolescents: a comparison of athletes and
controls. Journal of adolescent health, 46(2), 133-141.

Hillman, C. H., Erickson, K. I., & Kramer, A. F. (2014).

Be smart, exercise your heart: exercise effects on brain
and cognition. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 15(4), 280-
296.