Effect of physical activity and fitness on executive functions and academic performance in children of elementary school. A systematic review
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Berrios Aguayo, Beatriz [1] ; Latorre Román, Pedro Ángel [1] ; Salas Sánchez, Jesús [2] ; Pantoja Montilla, Antonio [1]
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[1] Universidad de Jaén
Universidad de Jaén
Jaén, España
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[2] Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Temuco, Chile
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- Localización: Cultura, ciencia y deporte, ISSN 1696-5043, Vol. 17, Nº. 51, 2022, págs. 85-104
- Idioma: inglés
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- (Efectos de la actividad física y condición física sobre funciones ejecutivas y rendimiento académico en niños de Educación Primaria. Una revisión sistemática)
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Resumen
- español
This systematic review sought to investigate the influence of physical activity and physical fitness on cognitive functions and academic performance. Studies were identified in four databases from January 2010 through January 2021. A total of 26 studies were selected after meeting the established criteria. Nine studies showed an association between physical activity and physical fitness variables and academic performance. Cardiorespiratory fitness, speed- agility, motor coordination, and perceptual-motor skill had the strongest association with executive function, including attention, memory, inhibition and shifting in 17 studies. Highlevels of physical activity and physical fitness are associated with higher academic performance and executive function. More hours of Physical Education are needed to more effectively develop the cognitive aspects and physical fitness of children in elementary school.
- English
This systematic review sought to investigate the influence of physical activity and physical fitness on cognitive functions. Studies were identified in four databases from January 2008 through January 2019. A total of 26 studies were selected after meeting the established criteria. Nine studies showed an association between physical activity and physical fitness variables and academic performance. Cardiorespiratory fitness, speed-agility, motor coordination, and perceptual-motor skill had the strongest association with executive function, including attention, memory, inhibition and shifting in 17 studies. High levels of physical activity and physical fitness are associated with higher academic performance and executive function. More hours of Physical Education are needed to more effectively develop the cognitive aspects and physical fitness of children in elementary school.
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