Cross-sectional study finds weak association of fitness with cognitive and academic performance in adolescents, suggesting targeted interventions needed for underrepresented groups.
Fitness was the only significant factor associated with cognitive and academic performance, although the association was weak. Given our findings of low fitness and academic performance among adolescents with parents with short education or parents born abroad, future studies should tailor their interventions to ensure the inclusion of these groups.
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