Dear Colleagues,

Maintaining a healthy fitness level is crucial for students' well-being and academic success. Regular physical activity enhances physical health and improves cognitive function and concentration. Engaging in fitness activities such as sports or even brisk walks can reduce stress and anxiety, enabling students to better cope with the demands of school. Physical education classes play a vital role in promoting fitness awareness among students, teaching them essential skills and encouraging an active lifestyle. Schools can further support fitness by offering physical education classes, well-equipped gyms and organizing sports events. Prioritizing fitness in school ensures that students develop healthy habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.

The scope of this Special Issue includes the following topics of interest:

• exercise
• healthy lifestyles
• academic achievement
• mental health
• physical education
• physical activity

Dr. Adilson Marques
Dr. Miguel Peralta
Dr. Élvio Gouveia
Guest Editors

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• physical education
• fitness
• school