Effects of a Complex Physical Activity Program on Children’s Arithmetic Problem Solving and Arithmetic Reasoning Abilities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16946754 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gianpiero Greco (0000-0002-5023-3721, University of Bari Aldo Moro), Luca Poli (0000-0002-3188-8976, University of Bari Aldo Moro), Roberto Carvutto (0000-0001-6770-7295, University of Bari Aldo Moro), Antonino Patti (0000-0003-3753-5191, University of Palermo), Francesco Fischetti (0000-0001-8616-5372, University of Bari Aldo Moro, corresponding author), Stefania Cataldi (0000-0002-5929-4766, University of Bari Aldo Moro) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 141-150 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2174-8144 • E-ISSN: 2254-9625 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ejihpe13010010 |
| PMID | 36661760 |
| OpenAlex | W4315702535 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 46 |
Research has shown that higher levels of physical activity are associated with better cognitive performance in children. However, the benefits of physical activity on academic achievement and specifically on mathematics performance need to be further explored. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of a complex physical activity (CPA) intervention program, including cognitive involvement, on children’s mathematics performance. The participants were 128 children (aged 12–13 years) attending third grade in three middle schools. They were randomly allocated into a CPA intervention (n = 64) or a waitlist control group (n = 64), the latter of which was given a regular and easy-to-perform activity program. At baseline and after the intervention, students’ physical fitness was measured using a battery of standardized motor tests (20 m shuttle run test, curl-up test, push-up test, and sit and reach test). In addition, the AC-MT 11-14 test was administered to allow a standardized and comprehensive assessment of arithmetic problem-solving and arithmetic reasoning abilities. In comparison to the control, the intervention group showed significant improvements (p
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| Citations per year | 1.33 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |