Increasing evidence student participation in sport is linked to greater academic success

Increasing evidence shows that sticking with sport during school years is linked to greater academic success. With withdrawal rates from school sport higher among girls, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and low socio-economic backgrounds, it's hoped that more can be done to promote sports participation.

There is now increasing evidence that sticking with sport during school years is linked to greater academic success. Source: Getty / Moment RF