Background: The aim of this review was to examine the physiological and psychological
benefits of dance and its effects on children and adolescents. We consider the therapeutic …

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

Background Motor competence has important developmental associations with aspects of
physical health, but there has been no synthesis of longitudinal associations with cognitive …

In the current study, we examined the effect of an aerobic dance program as part of physical
education (PE) classes on aspects of primary school children's executive functions …

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

Creativity, often linked to enhanced problem-solving and adaptive thinking, may play a
considerable role in how children acquire and retain motor skills. This study investigates the …

Introduction: Both motor creativity and motor competence are important features of children's
personality that should be cultivated and enhanced in early years. Creative dance and …

Studies show that executive functions and motor development are associated with each
other and with learning ability. A more technological lifestyle combined with digital culture …

Background Motor competence and executive functions co-develop throughout childhood
and adolescence, and there is emerging evidence that improvements in motor competence …

Background: It is believed that a child's early years provide the foundation for all subsequent
generations' lives. Early childhood is a critical period in the neurological system's …