Physical activity (PA) has a positive role in the development of executive functions (EF) in children, improving mental and physical well-being. This systematic review aims to investigate the impact of PA on EF, in developmental age, within different educational environments. This review analysed studies from 2000 to 2025 on children 5-14 years old, following the PRISMA guidelines. The results confirm the fundamental role of PA in promoting the development of both cognitive and motor skills in children.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN DEVELOPMENTAL AGE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
D'Anna, Cristiana
2025-01-01
Abstract
Physical activity (PA) has a positive role in the development of executive functions (EF) in children, improving mental and physical well-being. This systematic review aims to investigate the impact of PA on EF, in developmental age, within different educational environments. This review analysed studies from 2000 to 2025 on children 5-14 years old, following the PRISMA guidelines. The results confirm the fundamental role of PA in promoting the development of both cognitive and motor skills in children.File in questo prodotto:
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