In the present meta-analysis, we examined the effect of cognitive training on the Executive
Functions (EFs) of preschool children (age range: 3–6 years). We selected a final set of 32 …

Lack of physical activity is a global public health problem causing not only morbidity and
premature mortality, but it is also a major economic burden worldwide. One of the …

This systematic literature review sought to reconcile the evidence of efficacy for interventions
and approaches to enhancing self-regulation and/or executive function in preschool …

Previous studies have documented that individual differences in fine and gross motor skills
are associated with executive function (EF) skills. This study used an experimental design to …

Because of executive function (EF) skills' importance for social, emotional, and academic
success, there is strong interest in supporting their development in early childhood. Efforts to …

Background Motor competence has important developmental associations with aspects of
physical health, but there has been no synthesis of longitudinal associations with cognitive …

Objectives To use a quantitative approach to examine the effects of chronic physical activity
(PA) interventions on executive functions (EFs) in children aged 3–7 years. Design …

Efforts to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in school-age children are
associated with improved health, cognitive, and academic outcomes. However, questions …

Previous empirical research and reviews have suggested that the level of fundamental
movement skills (FMS), motor competence (MC), physical activity (PA), or physical fitness …

Background The relation between physical activity (PA), motor skills and cognitive function
in children is receiving considerable attention. To transition scientific evidence into …