Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Abstract
School districts are looking to connect students with courses that will impact their futures. Research shows that physical activity is a key component of healthy well-being and sense of self. Physical education supports other areas of the curriculum, enhancing student learning and their learning experience. It also provides opportunities to improve self-control and reduce behaviors that can affect the student body. This study aims to identify the relevance of physical education to student achievement and disruptive behavior. Based on the literature, data were collected to examine the relationship between students' time in physical education courses, their GPA, and referrals to the office. The data suggest that, in this setting, physical education correlated with lower GPAs, while extracurricular activities correlated with higher GPAs. It is recommended that further research be conducted at similar schools to compare potential reasons for differences.