GRIP STRENGTH, BODY COMPOSITION, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study investigates the relationship between body composition, physical fitness, and academic performance in college students, examining how lifestyle choices related to sleep, diet, and physical activity impact well-being and academic success. METHODS: A sample of 405 college students participated in this study, which assessed the associations between handgrip strength (HGS), physical dimensions (height and weight), and academic performance measured by GPA. The study aimed to understand how these physical health indicators correlate with cognitive functioning in an academic setting. RESULTS: Contrary to traditional views linking physical strength to enhanced cognitive function, findings show an inverse relationship between HGS and GPA. This inverse correlation remains even after controlling for height, weight, and sex, suggesting that the factors affecting academic performance are complex and go beyond physical strength alone. CONCLUSION: The study reveals a counterintuitive link between physical strength and academic success, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to student well-being that integrates physical, emotional, psychological, and academic dimensions.
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Trompler, Eva; Cai, Duoduo; Anderson, Nathan; Bloom, Myra; Castile, Emily; Rodrigues da Costa Gomes, Victor; Jost, Scarlet; Lang, Andrew; Mankin, Nancy; Nelson, Philip; Valderrama-Araya, Enrique; and Winkler, Chloe
(2025)
"GRIP STRENGTH, BODY COMPOSITION, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE STUDENTS,"
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 11:
Iss.
12, Article 50.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol11/iss12/50