Abstract:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a real-world after-school football session on subsequent cognitive function in primary school children. Following ethical approval, 100 children (aged 8−9 year) from the same after-school football club were randomly assigned to either an intervention (60 min football activity) or control (continued to rest) group. Cognitive function (selective visual attention, short term memory and long-term memory) was assessed prior to, immediately following and 45 … Show more
April
CITATIONMao F, Li Z, Qiu C and Fang Q ( ) Developing integrative practice on basic soccer skills to stimulate cognitive promotion for children and adolescents.
April
CITATIONMao F, Li Z, Qiu C and Fang Q ( ) Developing integrative practice on basic soccer skills to stimulate cognitive promotion for children and adolescents.
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