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J Sci Med Sport May 2018 PMID 29054748

Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis.

Johannes W de Greeff, Roel J Bosker, Jaap Oosterlaan, Chris Visscher, E Hartman

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The discussions underscore the article's emphasis on the benefits of physical activity, with phrases like 'positive effect on attention' and 'aerobic exercise improves cognitive functioning,' illustrating enthusiasm and recognition of the research's potential influence on educational and health practices.

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Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis reviews 31 studies from 2000 to 2017 that investigate how physical activity impacts executive functions (like inhibition, working memory, flexibility, planning), attention (selective, divided, sustained), and academic skills (math, spelling, reading) in children aged 6-12.
  • Results show that both acute (short-term) physical activity and longer-term physical activity programs have positive effects, especially on attention, executive functions, and academic performance, with bigger improvements linked to regular, ongoing exercise over weeks.
  • The study highlights that the benefits vary depending on the type and duration of activity, with continuous physical activity over several weeks offering the most significant gains for children's cognitive and academic abilities.
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Research shows that aerobic exercise improves cognitive functioning including attention and academic performance. https://t.co/z9qPc88wKO

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Ivonne Montgomery
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Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/hJ85JkD5iW

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RT @iemontgomery: Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta…

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Nancy Young Ed.D.
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Great to see more and more research on physical activity & cognitive impact. #MovementMatters https://t.co/CQEHeeJnRN

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Research shows that aerobic exercise improves cognitive functioning including attention and academic performance. https://t.co/z9qPc88wKO

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RT @gowellwithus: Research shows that aerobic exercise improves cognitive functioning including attention and academic performance. https:/…

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https://t.co/inCpCxazxK "Acute physical activity has a positive effect on attention" #eps2300h2023

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@gowellwithus · X

Research shows that aerobic exercise improves cognitive functioning including attention and academic performance. https://t.co/z9qPc88wKO

Sep 21, 2022 · 1,643 followers View post →
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@sportscubed · X

RT @gowellwithus: Research shows that aerobic exercise improves cognitive functioning including attention and academic performance. https:/…

Sep 20, 2022 · 1 share · 603 followers View post →
GoWell
@gowellwithus · X

Research shows that aerobic exercise improves cognitive functioning including attention and academic performance. https://t.co/z9qPc88wKO

Sep 20, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,643 followers View post →
Nancy Young Ed.D.
@NancyYoung_ · X

Great to see more and more research on physical activity & cognitive impact. #MovementMatters https://t.co/CQEHeeJnRN

Jan 31, 2022 · 4,349 followers View post →
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@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @iemontgomery: Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta…

Aug 9, 2019 · 1 share · 6,702 followers View post →
Ivonne Montgomery
@iemontgomery · X

Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/hJ85JkD5iW

Aug 9, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,269 followers View post →
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J Sci Med Sport 2018;21(5):501-07. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.09.595; Donnelly JE, Hillman CH, Castelli D, et al. Physical Activity, Fitness ...

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