Executive function and spatial abilities in physically active children

An explorative study

Bibliographic Data

ID15696199
AuthorsNoemi Passarello (0000-0001-6785-1617, University of Naples Federico II, corresponding author), Patrizia Turriziani (0000-0003-4802-280X, University of Palermo), Fabio Lucidi (0000-0003-2203-9566, Sapienza University of Rome), Laura Mandolesi (0000-0002-3685-7554, University of Naples Federico II)
Year2024
Volume12
Issue1
Pages325-325
Publication date2024-06-04
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2050-7283 • E-ISSN: 2050-7283
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s40359-024-01785-8
PMID38831358
OpenAlexW4399327054
LanguageEN
References cited44

Although preliminary, these results offer evidence of a positive link between physical activity and cognitive functioning in children. This indicates the importance of promoting active behaviors, especially within educational environments

Cognition · Cognitive flexibility · Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Executive functions · Flexibility (engineering · Hot cognition · Inhibitory control · Social cognition · Working memory · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Neuroscience · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology

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