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OBJECTIVE: The present study examined the impact of academic engagement, study processes, and grit on the academic achievement ofphysical education and sport university students.; METHODS: An internet-based survey recruited 459 university students aged 19-25 years(M=21±1.3) in physical education and sports (PES) to fill out questionnaires on Physical Education-Study Process Questionnaire (PE-SPQ), Physical Education-Grit(PE-Grit), academic engagement(A-USEI), and Grade Point Average (GPA). A path analysis was carried out to understand variable relationships.; RESULTS: Data from each variable exhibited symmetrical and normal distribution, as indicated by the skewness and kurtosis values. The model's fit indices showed sufficient Comparative Fit Index (CFI=0.92), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI=0.90), Goodness of Fit Index (GFI=0.99) and Normed Fit Index (NFI=0.90) and showed acceptable levels. The results indicated a statistically significant positive impact of engagement (beta=0.299, p<0.001) and study processes (beta=0.397, p<0.001) on academic achievement. However, the effect of grit on achievement was non-significant.; CONCLUSIONS: Academic engagement as well as study processes are two important factors predicting academic achievement while grit seems to be not a major predictor. Hence, physical education and sport faculty and university administrators should prioritize student engagement as a determinant of academic outcomes by reforming or redesigning physical education and sport curriculum modules that can facilitate engagement. © 2023. The Author(s).