Paper

Sports participation and academic performance: Evidence from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health

Published Oct 1, 2010 · D. Rees, J. Sabia

Economics of Education Review

164

Citations

Influential Citations

Abstract

Abstract hidden due to publisher request; this does not indicate any issues with the research. Click the full text link above to read the abstract and view the original source.

Observational StudyHighly Cited

Study Snapshot

High school sports participation shows limited evidence of enhancing academic performance, possibly due to positive academic spillovers or unobservable factors.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Sports participation and academic performance: Evidence from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health

References

Citations