Resumen de Asociación entre la práctica de actividad física y el rendimiento académico: Una revisión bibliográfica
José Luis Solas-Martínez, Teresa Martínez Redecillas, José Enrique Moral García
The learning process is a complex phenomenon that involves many aspects of students’ lives, including health and lifestyle. Several studies have shown that physical activity has beneficial effects on cognitive skills that facilitate learning, but conclusive evidence is still lacking due to the numerous moderators that affect the learning process. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of physical activity on academic and cognitive performance in primary and secondary school students. A narrative review of the literature was conducted and five studies were selected. These indicated that the practice of physical activity was associated with improvements in cognitive and academic performance. However, high-quality intervention studies that take into account moderators that influence children’s learning are needed to establish a causal relationship between physical activity and cognitive and academic performance. However, due to the strong evidence for the health benefits of physical activity and the potential associations with learning, it is suggested to promote educational programs aimed at promoting regular physical activity.
