Exercise Improves Academic Performance
通过随机对照试验发现，激励大学生锻炼能显著提升学业成绩，尤其对初始生活习惯较差的学生效果更明显，机制是改善生活方式和自控力。
We report the results of a randomized controlled trial testing whether incentivizing physical exercise improves the academic performance of college students. As expected, the intervention increases physical activity. The main result is that it generates a strong and significant improvement in academic performance, particularly for students who struggled at the baseline in terms of lifestyle habits. We also provide evidence on the underlying mechanisms: Students who were incentivized to exercise have a healthier life style and improved self-control. Overall, the study demonstrates that incentivizing students to exercise can be an important tool in improving educational achievements.