What’s the Connection between Physical Activity & Academic Performance
So what is the connection between physical activity and academic performance? Reading this dissertation by Karen Rodenroth submitted in 2010 to the Faculty of the School of Education, Liberty University, might give you an idea. Abstract In this study, fourth and fifth grade students’ physical fitness levels were compared to their academic achievement based on the… Read More
Royal Marines: Endurance Course, Sheep Dip
Hard Math: Adding Up Just How Little We Actually Move
Read this interesting article by Sumathi Reddy from the Wall Street Journal Online: Hard Math: Adding Up Just How Little We Actually Move Reference Reddy, S. (2013) Hard Math: Adding Up Just How Little We Actually Move. Available from World Wide Web: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324096404578354590581579014?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424127887324096404578354590581579014.html. [Accessed: 03 February, 2014].
Royal Marines: Endurance Course
10 Standards to Assess Your Fitness Level
Could you do the following tests? Bench 1.5 times your body weight Run 1.5 miles in 10 minutes Touch the rim Leg-press 2.25 times your weight Swim 700 yards in 12 minutes Do 40 Pushups (Press-ups for us British linguists!) Measure up Run 300 yards sun one minute Touch your toes Toss a basketball 74… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 