Background The relation among physical activity (PA), fitness, cognitive function, and
academic achievement in children is receiving considerable attention. The utility of PA to …

One of the most studied aspects of children's cognitive development is that of the
development of the executive function, and research has shown that physical activity has …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the differences between types of sport (ie,
closed vs. open skills sport) on inhibitory control and motor fitness in children. Forty-nine …

Aim Research suggested a positive association between physical fitness and
neurocognitive functioning in children. Aim of the present study is to investigate possible …

The need to achieve short-term competitive outcomes in sports may influence the
emergence of talent selection strategies, which could bias individuals' opportunities. The …

Purpose The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between different types of
sport expertise (externally-paced vs. self-paced sports) and vigilance performance in …

Conclusions: Higher fitness was related to neuroelectric activity suggestive of better overall
sustained attention demonstrating a better ability to allocate attentional resources over time …

El funcionamiento cognitivo está adquiriendo especial relevancia a la hora de estudiar los
factores que influyen en el rendimiento en fútbol. Si bien la relación entre funciones …

As trends in physical inactivity continue to increase throughout the lifespan, one prominent
area of interest is the cumulative benefits of participating in physical activity. Recent …

Reaction time and decision-making (DMA) in football have usually been evaluated using
edited images or videos of game situations. The purpose of this research is to design and …