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Sarah M. Lee

Researcher at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Publications -  45
Citations -  3692

Sarah M. Lee is an academic researcher from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The author has contributed to research in topics: Public health & Physical fitness. The author has an hindex of 23, co-authored 43 publications receiving 3367 citations. Previous affiliations of Sarah M. Lee include University of Michigan.

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The association between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance: A systematic review of the literature☆ , ☆☆

TL;DR: Results suggest physical activity is either positively related to academic performance or that there is not a demonstrated relationship between physical activity and academic performance.
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Physical education and physical activity: results from the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006.

TL;DR: To enhance physical education and physical activity in schools, a comprehensive approach at the state, district, school, and classroom levels is necessary.
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Physical Education's Role in Public Health: Steps Forward and Backward over 20 Years and HOPE for the Future.

TL;DR: Accomplishments in improving the health impact of physical education and areas lacking progress are reviewed and an agenda for actualizing the promise of Health-Optimizing Physical Education is identified.
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Physical education and academic achievement in elementary school: data from the early childhood longitudinal study.

TL;DR: Among girls, higher amounts of physical education may be associated with an academic benefit, and concerns about adverse effects on achievement may not be legitimate reasons to limit physical education programs.
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Body mass index measurement in schools.

TL;DR: Based on the available information, BMI screening meets some but not all of the criteria established by the American Academy of Pediatrics for determining whether screening for specific health conditions should be implemented in schools.