Objectives Despite the relationship between physical activity (PA) and learning outcomes,
the school system has not been able to support the inclusion of PA throughout the day. A …

There is evidence that physical activity positively influences cognition and academic
outcomes in childhood. This systematic review used a three-level meta-analytic approach …

Neuroplasticity research supports the idea that varied practice and new environments
promote cognitive engagement and enhance learning. Expanding on a meta-analysis of the …

The physical and psychological benefits of physical activity are well established. However,
there is no consensus regarding the effects of physical activity on children's academic …

Background: Active breaks (ABs)(periods of physical activity during lessons) have
demonstrated very positive results on executive functions (EFs) and emotional intelligence …

Inhibitory control is a main component of executive functions that relate to the ability to
control prepotent responses and to resist interferences. Deficits in inhibitory control have …

Introduction: In the last decades, different studies have investigated the effects of exercise or
physical activity (PA) on cognitive functions and academic performance in children and …

Background An evolving literature demonstrates that physical activity in the classroom
represents a promising avenue not only for increasing the physical activity of youth but also …

Background The current and declining physical activity levels of children is a global concern.
Integrating physical activity into the school curriculum may be an effective way not only to …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of embodied learning on children's pre-
reading and word reading skills. We conducted a three-armed randomized controlled trial …