Exercise types and working memory components during development

S Ludyga, M Gerber, K Kamijo - Trends in cognitive Sciences, 2022 - cell.com
Working memory is crucial to learning and academic success. Exercise has been found to
benefit working memory in late life, but its effects during cognitive development are less …

The physiological and psychological benefits of dance and its effects on children and adolescents: a systematic review

D Tao, Y Gao, A Cole, JS Baker, Y Gu… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background: The aim of this review was to examine the physiological and psychological
benefits of dance and its effects on children and adolescents. We consider the therapeutic …

Multi-level meta-analysis of physical activity interventions during childhood: Effects of physical activity on cognition and academic achievement

F Vasilopoulos, H Jeffrey, Y Wu… - Educational Psychology …, 2023 - Springer
There is evidence that physical activity positively influences cognition and academic
outcomes in childhood. This systematic review used a three-level meta-analytic approach …

The influence of Motor competence on broader aspects of Health: a systematic review of the Longitudinal associations between Motor competence and cognitive and …

PJ Hill, MA Mcnarry, KA Mackintosh, MA Murray… - Sports Medicine, 2024 - Springer
Background Motor competence has important developmental associations with aspects of
physical health, but there has been no synthesis of longitudinal associations with cognitive …

Skill acquisition methods fostering physical literacy in early-physical education (SAMPLE-PE): Rationale and study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial in …

JR Rudd, M Crotti, K Fitton-Davies… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background There is a need for interdisciplinary research to better understand how
pedagogical approaches in primary physical education (PE) can support the linked …

The effect of an 8-week aerobic dance program on executive function in children

K Zinelabidine, Y Elghoul, G Jouira… - Perceptual and Motor …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
In the current study, we examined the effect of an aerobic dance program as part of physical
education (PE) classes on aspects of primary school children's executive functions …

Comparing the efficacy (RCT) of learning a dance choreography and practicing creative dance on improving executive functions and motor competence in 6–7 years …

J Rudd, T Buszard, S Spittle, L O'Callaghan… - Psychology of Sport and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives This study examined the effect of two different dance curriculums on executive
functions and motor competence in 6–7 years old primary-school children across an 8-week …

Multi-level meta-analysis of whether fostering creativity during physical activity interventions increases their impact on cognitive and academic outcomes during …

F Vasilopoulos, H Jeffrey, Y Wu, I Dumontheil - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Neuroplasticity research supports the idea that varied practice and new environments
promote cognitive engagement and enhance learning. Expanding on a meta-analysis of the …

Effect of physical exercise in real-world settings on executive function of typical children and adolescents: A systematic review

P Shi, Y Tang, Z Zhang, X Feng, C Li - Brain Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Objective: The aim of this paper is to provide a systematic review of research on physical
exercise in real-world settings on executive function of typical children and adolescents …

[HTML][HTML] The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic …

A Fong Yan, LL Nicholson, RE Ward, CE Hiller… - Sports Medicine, 2024 - Springer
Background Physical activity is known to improve psychological and cognitive outcomes.
Learning dance sequences may challenge cognition, partnered or group dance may benefit …