the effects of sports on students motivation and concentration
I. Table of Contents
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Scope of the topic............................................................................................................................ 3
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Motivation and Concentration of student’s .................................................................................... 4
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Positive effects of sport ................................................................................................................... 5
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Relation between sport and the academic success of students ..................................................... 6
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Outlook ............................................................................................................................................ 7
II. Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Declaration
1. Scope of the topic
“Since the time of the ancient Greeks, there has been an implicit belief that physical activity is linked to intellectual abilities. However, the relation between exercise and children’s mental function has not, until relatively recently, been systematically evaluated.”1 This academic work deals with the relationship of sport and the psychological effect on students. Especially this piece of work ascertains if exercise affect the motivation and concentration of students in a positive way. The topic is of special interest for all students and prospective students, because it regards their academic success. Furthermore it is also interesting for the teachers or professors of the university.
They can reconsider or change their sport program if it exist a proof that students achieve higher academic performance by doing sports. The main body of this work consist three parts. Firstly it is explained what motivation and concentration signify and that it is one of the major quality characteristics that students need. The second
1.
Scope of the topic............................................................................................................................ 3
2.
Motivation and Concentration of student’s .................................................................................... 4
3.
Positive effects of sport ................................................................................................................... 5
4.
Relation between sport and the academic success of students ..................................................... 6
5.
Outlook ............................................................................................................................................ 7
II. Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Declaration
1. Scope of the topic
“Since the time of the ancient Greeks, there has been an implicit belief that physical activity is linked to intellectual abilities. However, the relation between exercise and children’s mental function has not, until relatively recently, been systematically evaluated.”1 This academic work deals with the relationship of sport and the psychological effect on students. Especially this piece of work ascertains if exercise affect the motivation and concentration of students in a positive way. The topic is of special interest for all students and prospective students, because it regards their academic success. Furthermore it is also interesting for the teachers or professors of the university.
They can reconsider or change their sport program if it exist a proof that students achieve higher academic performance by doing sports. The main body of this work consist three parts. Firstly it is explained what motivation and concentration signify and that it is one of the major quality characteristics that students need. The second
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