Author(s): Saurabh Tiwari

Abstract:
Indian adolescents are under immense pressure from competitive examinations while experiencing reduced opportunities for physical activity. Evidence from Indian studies suggests that structured physical activity improves executive functions, aerobic fitness correlates with scholastic achievement, and school-based physical education does not hinder academic success. National initiatives such as CBSE’s “Mainstreaming Health and Physical Education” and the Fit India Mission provide frameworks to institutionalize these benefits. This paper synthesizes Indian findings and emphasizes the need for longitudinal, curriculum-integrated studies with standardized academic performance measures.

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