Inhibitory control is an executive function that is closely and bidirectionally related to sports
practice. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to study the effect of …

This systematic review aims to synthesise the cognitive effects of different sports. The major
novelty is represented by a nuanced distinction of sport modalities beyond the open–closed …

Executive functions (EFs) are essential for early childhood development, and effective
programs to improve EFs in preschool education are becoming increasingly crucial. There is …

Cognitive-motor training could be used to improve open-skill sport performances, increasing
cognitive demands to stimulate executive function (EF) development. Nevertheless, a …

Background Sports practice in childhood and adolescence has been inversely related to the
chances of developing cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs). However, it is not clear whether …

Exercise programs of moderate-to-vigorous intensity have been shown to improve the
cognitive performance of older people. However, the specific effects of sports-based …

Aims The aims of this study were to verify if a 5-week cognitive-motor training (CMT) using
FitlightsTM induced changes in young adult judo athletes compared to a non-intervention …

In the past few years, the level of physical fitness in children has decreased globally.
According to the SIMCE test carried out in 2015, 45% of 8th year students in Chile were …

Objective We conducted two empirical studies (in a cross-sectional and a longitudinal
design) with the aim at establishing normative data (including norms for strategy use [ie …

Background Impaired executive function is a core symptom of cognitive impairment in
atypical children. The purpose of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to explore the …