Question

consider this claim:
exercising in school through physical education classes improves academic performance.
which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?
researchers at the university of texas have demonstrated
that engaging in a regular program of physical exercise helps
healthy adults to stay mentally sharp as they age.
an analysis of more than twenty studies found that young
people who engage in regular physical exercise are more
likely to report high levels of self - confidence.
one study showed that after an eight - week program of
regular physical exercise, students scores on math and
english assessments rose.

Explanation:

To support the claim that school PE - related exercise improves academic performance, we analyze each option:

• The first option focuses on healthy adults' mental sharpness with age, not students' academic performance.
• The second option is about self - confidence in young people, not academic performance.
• The third option shows that after an 8 - week exercise program, students' math and English scores (academic performance indicators) rose, directly relating exercise to students' academic performance.

Answer:

One study showed that after an eight - week program of regular physical exercise, students' scores on math and English assessments rose.