Impact of physical activity on children’s cognitive function and its educational applications: a narrative literature review

Appropriately designed PA interventions in PE can effectively support children's cognitive development. Integrating cognitively engaging activities into school curricula may enhance educational outcomes, while future research should refine implementation strategies.

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Frontiers in Psychology
Published
2026-01-12
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1720391
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Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Impact of physical activity on children’s cognitive function and its educational applications: a narrative literature review

Wang Shen, Hongjin Dong
Frontiers in Psychology
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Impact of physical activity on children’s cognitive function and its educational applications: a narrative literature review

Wang Shen, Hongjin Dong
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Appropriately designed PA interventions in PE can effectively support children's cognitive development. Integrating cognitively engaging activities into school curricula may enhance educational outcomes, while future research should refine implementation strategies.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
Fujian Normal University (CN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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