PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN DEVELOPMENTAL AGE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Carmela Matrisciano, Elisa Pugliese, Pasqualina Forte, Cristiana D'Anna

Abstract


Physical activity (PA) has a positive role in the development of executive functions (EF) in children, improving mental and physical well-being. This systematic review aims to investigate the impact of PA on EF, in developmental age, within different educational environments. This review analysed studies from 2000 to 2025 on children 5-14 years old, following the PRISMA guidelines.

The results confirm the fundamental role of PA in promoting the development of both cognitive and motor skills in children.


Keywords


Children; cognitive development; educational environment; executive functions; physical activity.

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