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

This meta-analysis aims to investigate the effects of acute and chronic physical activity (PA)
interventions on multiple domains of cognitive function (CF) in preschool children. Electronic …

Although the positive effects of different kinds of physical activity (PA) on cognitive
functioning have already been demonstrated in a variety of studies, the role of cognitive …

Classroom-based physical activity (PA) is gaining attention in terms of its potential to
enhance children's cognitive functions, but it remains unclear as to which specific modality of …

A growing body of research indicates that physical activity (PA) positively impacts cognitive
function in youth. However, not all forms of PA benefit cognition equally. The purpose of this …

Research combining physical activity with the training of cognitive skills such as executive
functions is emerging as a novel and fruitful intervention approach for children. Purpose …

In light of the interrelation between motor and cognitive development and the predictive
value of the former for the latter, the secular decline observed in motor coordination ability as …

This paper aims to collect a compendium of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) exploring
the effects of cognitively engaging physical activity (PA) interventions (basketball and …

There is evidence that physical activity positively influences cognition and academic
outcomes in childhood. This systematic review used a three-level meta-analytic approach …

Background Randomized controlled trials (RCT) are required to test relationships between
physical activity and cognition in children, but these must be informed by exploratory studies …