The Effect of Physical Activity on Student Performance in College: An Experimental Evaluation
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چکیده
What is the role of physical activity in human capital accumulation? Brain research provides evidence of the importance of physical activity for cognitive functions. An increasingly sedentary lifestyle could thus disrupt human capital accumulation. We analyze effects of on-campus recreational sports and exercise on educational outcomes of university students. We randomize financial incentives to encourage students’ participation in on-campus sports and exercise. Incentives increased participation frequency by 47% and improved grades by 0.14 standard deviations. Students primarily substitute off-campus with on-campus physical activities and are better able to integrate studying and exercising, which may enhance the effectiveness of studying.
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