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If we are more active with our bodies, it stands to reason that we will perform with greater success in many areas, including cognitive function and execution. As a result, we will become the best version of ourselves as learners. For decades, the term “dumb jock” suggested just the opposite. Physical attainment and cognitive excellence were seen as conflicting abilities. Students with higher intelligence were expected to master their intellectual gains. Athletes were seen as skilled competitors; making the grade was only necessary to allow them to continue or extend their athletic careers. Thanks to current research, we now understand that on average, students who maintain standard physical fitness levels tend to receive higher grade point averages and elevated scores on their standardized tests when compared to students who are not physically fit. These findings do not suggest that students with low fitness levels aren’t highly intelligent or can’t produce premium grades with superior standardized test scores. However, the correlation between fitness levels and academic achievement is consistent and deserves notable attention. The findings described in the following table show a clear, positive link among fitness, academic performance, and standardized test scores.