7 Benefits Of Exercise In Young People

According to a publication by the American Medical Association in their journal, "...regular participation in physical activity is linked to enhancement of brain function and cognition, thereby positively influencing academic performance.
There are several hypothesized mechanisms for why exercise is beneficial for cognition, including (1) increased blood and oxygen flow to the brain; (2) increased levels of norepinephrine and endorphins, resulting in a reduction of stress and an improvement of mood; and (3) increased growth factors that help to create new nerve cells and support synaptic plasticity.
Besides these suggested physiological effects, regular participation in sport activities may improve children's behavior in the classroom, increasing the odds of better concentration on the academic content of these lessons."