Does Physical Activity Improve Cognition and Academic Performance in Children? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Neuropsychobiology. 2021.
PMID: 33887743
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The Effect of Physical Activity Interventions on Children's Cognition and Metacognition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2017.
PMID: 28838577
A critical evaluation of systematic reviews assessing the effect of chronic physical activity on academic achievement, cognition and the brain in children and adolescents: a systematic review.
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2020.
PMID: 32571336
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Physical Activity, Fitness, Cognitive Function, and Academic Achievement in Children: A Systematic Review.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 Jun;48(6):1197-222. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000901.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016.
PMID: 27182986
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BACKGROUND: The relationship among physical activity (PA), fitness, cognitive function, and academic achievement in children is receiving considerable attention. ...RESULTS: A majority of the research supports the view that physical fitness, sin …
BACKGROUND: The relationship among physical activity (PA), fitness, cognitive function, and academic achievement in …
Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning of Children: A Systematic Review.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Apr 19;15(4):800. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040800.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018.
PMID: 29671803
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We present studies that demonstrate the influence of physical activity on health, especially a positive correlation between sports and cognitive functions. The keywords “children, cognition, cognitive function, physical …
We present studies that demonstrate the influence of physical activity on health, especially a positive correlation between sp …
Combinations of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Duration and Their Associations With Physical, Psychological, and Educational Outcomes in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
Am J Epidemiol. 2023 Apr 6;192(4):665-679. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwac212.
Am J Epidemiol. 2023.
PMID: 36516992
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We conducted a systematic review to evaluate combinations of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep duration (defined as "movement behaviors") and their associations with physical, psychological, and educational outcomes in children …
We conducted a systematic review to evaluate combinations of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep du …
Role of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in the Mental Health of Preschoolers, Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Sports Med. 2019 Sep;49(9):1383-1410. doi: 10.1007/s40279-019-01099-5.
Sports Med. 2019.
PMID: 30993594
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of physical activity interventions on mental health outcomes by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis, and to systematically synthesize the observational evidence (both lo …
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of physical activity interventions on mental health outc …
Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis.
Br J Sports Med. 2025 Jun 3;59(12):866-876. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108589.
Br J Sports Med. 2025.
PMID: 40049759
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. ...CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide strong evidence that exercise …
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition …
Physical Activity and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Mar 1;178(3):247-257. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.6251.
JAMA Pediatr. 2024.
PMID: 38285440
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However, physical activity, which is a promising method for boosting mental health, has only been examined in children and adolescents with certain types of neurodevelopmental disorders. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association of physical activity …
However, physical activity, which is a promising method for boosting mental health, has only been examined in children …
The Effect of Physical Activity Interventions on Children's Cognition and Metacognition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2017 Sep;56(9):729-738. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2017.06.012. Epub 2017 Jul 6.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2017.
PMID: 28838577
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 the characteristics of individuals and PA programs that enhance the d …
OBJECTIVE: The objective was twofold: to assess the effect of physical activity (PA) interventions on children's …
Comparative effectiveness of physical activity interventions on cognitive functions in children and adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2025 Jan 13;22(1):6. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01702-7.
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2025.
PMID: 39806448
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BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) interventions have been shown to yield positive effects on cognitive functions. ...RESULTS: Thirty-one randomized controlled trials (n = 1,403, mean age 10.0 1.9 years) with 66 arms were included in the network. Mind-body …
BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) interventions have been shown to yield positive effects on cognitive functions. ...R …
Systematic review of the relationships between objectively measured physical activity and health indicators in school-aged children and youth.
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016 Jun;41(6 Suppl 3):S197-239. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0663.
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016.
PMID: 27306431
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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is essential for disease prevention and health promotion. Emerging evidence suggests other intensities of physical activity (PA), including light-intensity activity (LPA), may also be important, but …
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is essential for disease prevention and health promotion. Emerging evidence sugg …
Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms.
Pediatrics. 2016 Sep;138(3):e20161642. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-1642. Epub 2016 Aug 19.
Pediatrics. 2016.
PMID: 27542849
CONTEXT: Physical activity can improve cognitive and mental health, but the underlying mechanisms have not been established. OBJECTIVE: To present a conceptual model explaining the mechanisms for the effect of physical activity on cognitive …
CONTEXT: Physical activity can improve cognitive and mental health, but the underlying mechanisms have not been establi …
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