THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL LITERACY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR COMPETENCES AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AMONG SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

Francesca Latino, Francesco Tafuri

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The engagement in physical activity (PA) throughout childhood significantly contributes to cognitive, social, and physical development of children. To foster sustained participation in physical activity, school has been identified as optimal environment for promoting an active lifestyle and mitigating sedentary tendencies while enhancing children's cognitive capabilities. The aim of the current investigation was to examine the efficacy of a Physical Activity program focused on physical literacy (PL) on the enhancement of motor competence and cognitive function among children. The results show that PL promotes the cognitive, motor and social skills needed to engage in physical activities and achieve academic success.

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academic achievement; pedagogy; motor and cognitive development.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v8i4.1235

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