Do acute and chronic physical activity interventions affect the cognitive function of preschool children? A meta-analysis

Song, Huiqi; Wang, Jingjing; Zhang, Borui; Shi, Lei; Lau, Patrick W.C.

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102419

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“…The association between physical activity and executive functions also has been found in low-income South African preschool children ( Cook et al, 2019 ). Furthermore, a meta-analysis also suggested that chronic physical exercise could be a promising way to promote multiple aspects of cognitive function, including executive function ( Song et al, 2023 ). The different effectiveness of different intervention on cognitive function has been fully investigated ( Diamond and Ling, 2020 ).…”

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Functional physical training improves fitness and cognitive development in 4~5 years old children

Hao,

Fan,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundDevelopment of physical and cognitive function is very critical in 4~5 years children. It has been addressed in this research if the 18 weeks of specific functional training with or without cognitive training can be effective on improving fitness and cognitive development in 4~5 years preschool children.MethodsA total of 126 preschool children in the 4~5 age range were selected as participants and randomly assigned to one of four groups: the control group (C), the functional physical training group (P), the cognitive training group (CT), and the functional physical training combined with cognitive training group (PCT).ResultsThe results revealed significant pre/post differences in body height and weight among all four groups of children. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in physical fitness between the C group and the CT group after the intervention. However, the children in the P group and the PCT group showed significant improvements in three indicators including standing long jump, continuous jump, and 10-meter shuttle running. Additionally, the children in P group, CT group, and the PCT group demonstrated significant improvement in simple reaction time, attention, and spatial memory. No significant cognitive improvement was found in C group.ConclusionFunctional physical training with or without cognitive intervention can promote both physical fitness and cognitive development in children aged 4~5 years. Cognitive training alone can significantly improve cognitive function but not physical. Therefore, functional physical training can be used alone to improve the physical and cognitive abilities for aged 4~5 years old children.

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Functional physical training improves fitness and cognitive development in 4~5 years old children

Hao,

Fan,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…Previous studies have shown that acute and chronic PA have beneficial effects on inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility in preschoolers (Song et al, 2023;Zhang, Li, et al, 2020). PA can trigger an increase in blood flow and neurotransmitters, raising physiological arousal levels, improving aerobic fitness, and regulating angiogenesis, synaptogenesis, and neurogenesis to enhance EF performance in children (Best, 2010).…”

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24‐Hour movement behaviors and executive functions in preschoolers: A compositional and isotemporal reallocation analysis

Lau,

Song,

Song

et al. 2023

Child Development

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This cross‐sectional study explored the relationship between 24‐hour movement behaviors and executive function (EF) in preschool children. A total of 426 Han Chinese preschoolers (231 males; 3.8 ± 0.6 years old) from Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China were selected from October 2021 to December 2021. Accelerometers were used to measure physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB), while sleep duration was obtained via a parent‐report questionnaire. Components of EF (cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, and working memory) were assessed using computerized behavioral tasks. The daily composition was significantly associated with inhibitory control and working memory. Inhibitory control improvements were linked to the addition of moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at the expense of SB and sleep. The reallocation between MVPA, SB, sleep, and light physical activity yielded a significant association with working memory.

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Physical activity promotes brain development through serotonin during early childhood

Jing,

Jia,

Yang

2024

Neuroscience

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Do acute and chronic physical activity interventions affect the cognitive function of preschool children? A meta-analysis

Cited by 4 publications

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Functional physical training improves fitness and cognitive development in 4~5 years old children

Functional physical training improves fitness and cognitive development in 4~5 years old children

24‐Hour movement behaviors and executive functions in preschoolers: A compositional and isotemporal reallocation analysis

Physical activity promotes brain development through serotonin during early childhood

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