Investigation Of The Cognitive Flexibility, Sleep Quality, Academic Performance Of Students Based On Physical Activity Level

Abstract

Physical activity levels are important  in terms of cognitive activities and academic performance.  In this context, the present study aims to comparatively examine the physical activity level, cognitive flexibility, sleep quality and academic performance of primary school students. The study included 600 students Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Cognitive Flexibility Scale, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index while academic performance was measured using the E-Okul system. According to the findings of the study, when the cognitive flexibility was compared with the physical activity, a significant difference was found between the group with moderate and high physical activity and the group with low physical activity. When the sleep quality and physical activity  were compared, no significant difference was found between the groups. When the academic achievement  and physical activity were compared, there was a significant difference between the group with moderate physical activity  and the group with high physical activity. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that moderate physical activity can positively affect cognitive flexibility and academic performance.