A critical evaluation of systematic reviews assessing the effect of chronic physical activity on academic achievement, cognition and the brain in children and adolescents: a systematic review

A critical evaluation of systematic reviews assessing the effect of chronic physical activity on academic achievement, cognition and the brain in children and adolescents: a systematic review

Abstract Background International and national committees have started to evaluate the evidence for the effects of physical activity on neurocognitive health in childhood and adolescence to inform policy. Despite an increasing body of evidence, such reports have shown mixed conclusions. We aimed to...

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Main Authors: Thomas M. Wassenaar, Wilby Williamson, Heidi Johansen-Berg, Helen Dawes, Nia Roberts, Charlie Foster, Claire E. Sexton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Physical activity
Cognitive function
Academic achievement
Brain imaging
MRI
Child
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-020-00959-y

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