Why Playing Sport Gets You Better Grades

Rowan Kunz from Study TV (http://www.studytelevision.com) debunks the common myth that you need to quit sport & extra-curricular activities to get top grades at school.

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Rowan covers the following study skills:

- Why playing sport will enable you to become more effective in your study
- Parkinson's Law ands its impact on your time management
- Physiological responses to exercise and how they can help you reduce stress and improve your grades


All of the strategies outlined in the above video are based on 7 years of research, with over 450 + of Australia's top students, and 4,000 hours of experimentation.

Rowan is the founder of Art of Smart Education, an award-winning provider of academic mentoring, the author of Secrets of HSC Success Revealed, a study skills blueprint, based on research with NSW's top students, and the founder of Study TV.

Rowan sat the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in NSW in 2004, achieving a University Admissions Index (ATAR equivalent) of 99.6, placing him in the top 265/66,000 students in NSW, while maintaining a casual job, and representing NSW in soccer. He has since completed a Bachelor of Arts (History)/Bachelor of Law (1st Class Honours) at the University of Sydney.

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[MrStudyTV]

@kylieeeeeee16 Haha, yes, the key is balancing sport and studies. I know for a fact most people who are working on excelling in a sport don't find the balance and neglect school, which is why there is the stereotype of jocks being intellectually challenged!

[MrStudyTV]

@xovitixo True - not for a sport, but you can still go for a walk/run, or do something somewhat active. Or, if you want a day off from exercising, schedule in another activity in the same way (it will still help you deal with Parkinson's Law).

[MrStudyTV]

@amirbaang Great to hear :) Yes, I played soccer for NSW during Year 12, so likewise really didn't want to give up my sport. Just make sure you don't use sport as an excuse for not completing your work - use it as a powerful incentive to get your study done, and you will continue to achieve great marks.

[MrStudyTV]

@TheLittleIndianBoy It is a very relevant question! During university I put on about 10 kgs, and felt my energy levels and effeciency drop dramatically - its not about exercising vigorously however - eating habits are 80% responsible for weight loss. I would focus on substituting junk food/snacks with a piece of fruit. This simple change will make a big difference. Adding 30 mins of exercise 3-4 times a week also will help massively. I did this, and lost 6 kilos in 2.5 months.

[MrStudyTV]

@CamdawgzXXX Be aware that it will take at least 1 month to see the full effects. Initially the effects will not be that noticeable/very subtle. I have found though that after 2-3 weeks of exercising I feel as though I have an extra 20% energy each day and I work alot more effeciently and productively. Make your exercise, not matter how short/slow a non-negotiable part of your day. This can be tough (esp if you haven't exercised in a long time) and its something I still struggle with.

[MrStudyTV]

@Rnassif123 Definitely! Gym is a great way to exercise and release endorphins

[xovitixo]

But, most people don't have sport EVERYDAY(training etc.).. so there would, technically be nights where you have that '6 hour study period' wouldn't there?

[kylieeeeeee16]

i go to a sports/local high school... so why are all the sport students intellectually challenged =S haha. All the locals seem smart... but the "sporties" will pull our marks down =/

[amirbaang]

hey this vid really helped me, im getting into nsw volleyball team n i've got good grades for school cert and i wanna do medicine i was thinking maybe to stop playin volleyball to get more study time but this really helped me continue with my volleyball, thank you

[CamdawgzXXX]

Thanks for the advice; I haven't played sport or done proper exercise in 5 or so years and although I do very well academically I do find myself with a lot of 'dead time' and often feel quite depressed. I think I'll try doing 30 minutes of exercise a day and see if it works.