Physical Activity, Self-Regulation, and Early Academic Achievement in Preschool Children

The present study investigated whether active play during recess was associated with self-regulation and academic achievement in a prekindergarten sample. Results indicated that higher active play was associated with better self-regulation, which in turn was associated with higher scores on early reading and math assessments.

Resource Link: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10409289.2013.780505#tabModule

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Community College Core Course(s): Health, Safety, and Nutrition