OBJECTIVE: To present a conceptual model explaining the mechanisms for the effect of
physical activity on cognitive and mental health in young people and to conduct a systematic …

The present study was a comprehensive, quantitative synthesis of the literature examining
the effects of physical activity on children's mental health outcomes. The final analysis …

Objective The objective was twofold: to assess the effect of physical activity (PA)
interventions on children's and adolescents' cognition and metacognition; and to determine …

Childhood is an important and sensitive period for cognitive development. There is limited
published research regarding the relationship between sports and cognitive functions in …

Background This review provides a historical overview of physical activity interventions
designed by American educators and an evaluation of research that has assessed the …

Problem A 2011 review of reviews reported small to moderate associations between
physical activity (PA) and depression, anxiety and self-esteem among children and youth …

Objectives Evidence concerning physical activity and mental health remains less well
documented for children and adolescents. An updated review of systematic reviews and …

Background Evidence suggests that participation in physical activity may support young
people's current and future mental health. Although previous reviews have examined the …

Objectives To comprehensively review all observational and experimental studies
examining the relationship between physical activity and cognitive development during early …

Researching the relationship between physical activity and academic performance is
becoming an important research topic due to increasing evidence about the positive effect of …