Association of physical activity and health status with intelligence quotient of high school students in Jeddah

Abstract

[Purpose] The present study investigated the relationships of physical activity and healthiness with the intelligence quotients of high school students in Jeddah. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 135 male and female students were randomly drawn from public and private secondary schools in Jeddah. A self-designed questionnaire was distributed to the students that included demographic, physical activity, and health status sections. Body mass index measurement and an intelligence quotient test were carried out for all students. In addition, samples of blood were collected to estimate hemoglobin and serum iron. [Results] The highest proportions of males and females (39.1% and 51% respectively) had an intelligence quotient score of more than 75%. Moreover, the findings revealed that about 35% of the students were categorized as overweight obesity, and there was aninverse correlation between body mass index and physical activity. Students who shared physical education classes and exercising at and outside school showed a positive correlation with high IQ scores. Regarding hemoglobin and iron levels, there were significant correlations between their levels in blood and IQ. [Conclusion] The intelligence quotient of adolescent students is positively associated with physical activity and health status.

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“…However, significant interstudy heterogeneity was noted (I 2 = 72%) owing to differences in evaluation parameters. On the other hand, the association between father education and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Saudi adolescents was reported in six studies 25,26,37,47,58,60,61 that indicated a statistically significant ( P = .0005) positive association between fathers with the highest level of education and odds of overweight and obesity (Table 3, Figure 5F). Low interstudy heterogeneity was noted (I 2 = 10%).…”

Physical activity and creativity of children and youths

“…As mentioned previously, the optimal level of physical activity has been reported to improve cognitive function [1][2][3]. In childhood, physical activity is associated with the intelligence and emotional quotients [16][17][18]. Latorre Román et al in 2017 [33], reported the association between physical fitness and creativity in elementary school children (n = 308, age from 8 to 12 years).…”

“…Regarding cognitive function, brain function and academic achievement have been reported to be associated with physical activity [13][14][15]. The association between physical activity, healthiness, and the intelligence quotients of 135 high school students in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was reported, and the findings indicated that the intelligence quotient was positively associated with physical activity and health status [16]. In addition, there is evidence that demonstrates a positive link between the emotional quotient and physical activity in 599 Taiwanese college students [17].…”

Factors influencing executive function by physical activity level among young adults: a near-infrared spectroscopy study

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