Physically active lessons have been shown to enhance academic achievement. However,
the effects on cognitive function and gross motor skill development remain unknown. The …

Problem statement. The COVID-19 pandemic effect led to a reduction in psychological,
social, and physical wellbeing, due to social isolation and sedentariness. Interventions are …

Abstract Aims/Background Open-skill sports are reportedly more effective than closed-skill
sports in improving executive functions. However, it remains unclear as to its superiority in …

In Italy, recent amendments to Legislative Decree n. 36 of 28 February 2021, on sports work,
may have made the application of the reform by stakeholders unclear, with the risk of …

The inconsistent conclusions regarding the effects of physical activity (PA) on children's
executive functions (EFs) call for an investigation of the mediators that may explain this …

The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition (MABC-2) is a standardized
test used to assess movement skills in children aged between 3-16 years old and to …

Sports provide a context where important aspects of children's health, such as motor skills
and cognitive functions, can be enhanced. However, it is unknown which type of sport may …

The degree to which each sport modality relies on cognitive visual skills is hitherto under-
researched. This study sought to further understanding of the relationship between sport …

Background Attentional engagement, the ability to maintain focus on relevant tasks, plays a
crucial role in optimizing human performance. Studies have shown that athletes exhibit …

Working memory capacity (WMC) is a brain memory system that has a limited ability to
process and store temporary information. The purpose of this study was to find out in more …