ReviewBrain sciences2022
Effect of Physical Exercise in Real-World Settings on Executive Function of Typical Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- What type of exercise prescription is best for improving cognitive flexibility in children and adolescents? A network meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Optimal physical activity type and dosage for improving inhibitory control in children and adolescents: a dose-response network meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Associations between meeting 24h movement behavior guidelines and cognition, gray matter volume, and academic performance in children and adolescents: a systematic review.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025Pooled it
- Executive Function Strengths in Athletes: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Brain and behavior · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of open-skill exercise on executive functions in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2024Pooled it
- The frontal association area: exercise-induced brain plasticity in children and adolescents and implications for cognitive intervention practice.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of open and closed skill exercise interventions on executive function in typical children: a meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2023Pooled it
- The influence of chronic exercise intervention on the executive function of children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurologyPooled it
- Exploring the Cognitive Effects of Closed-Serial and Closed-Continuous Exercise in Aging: A Study on Dance and Endurance Training.European journal of sport science · 2026Article
- The multiple mediating effects of emotional distress and inhibitory control between physical activity and adolescent internet addiction.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- A study on the correlation between types and duration of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and mobile phone dependence among adolescents.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Intervention effects of high-intensity interval exercise and moderate-intensity continuous exercise on executive functions in obese adolescents with low socioeconomic status.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The correlation between exercise types and adolescents' executive function and mobile phone dependence: a cross-sectional study from the perspective of motor skill classification.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Open-skill vs. closed-skill sports and executive function in children and adolescents: a mini review of mechanisms and moderating factors.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Effect of Two Types of Open-Skill Training on Cognitive Functions: The Case of Parkour.European journal of sport science · 2025Article
- Physical Activity and Its Effects on Executive Functions and Brain Outcomes in Children: A Narrative Review.Brain sciences · 2025Review
- The executive function-related learning and practicing activity analysis tool (EFRLPAAT): development of an observation system for assessing the effectiveness of physical education practice.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Short playful interactions improve executive functions in children.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Opening the window to the children's mind: the superior efficacy of open-ended physical games in the development of attention and socio-emotional skills.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Association between 24-hour movement guidelines and working memory in early Chinese adolescents.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this paper is to provide a systematic review of research on physical exercise in real-world settings on executive function of typical children and adolescents.
methodsThe CNKI, WOS, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and SPORTDiscus databases were searched by computer. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included literature. Statistical analysis was performed using frequency and percentage and the
resultsA total of 49 articles was included. Acute (moderate intensity lasting 30-50 min) and long-term (interventions of moderate intensity of 30-50 min at least 3 times a week for 17 weeks or more) physical exercises in real-world settings have positive intervention effects on executive function. Furthermore, for acute interventions, closed skills are more efficient for inhibitory control, open skills are more efficient for working memory and cognitive flexibility, and open-continuous and closed-sequential skills are the most efficient; long-term interventions with open skills, sequential skills, and open-sequential skills are more effective.
conclusionPhysical exercise in real-world settings has a good promotion effect on typical children and adolescents, and motor skills with open and/or sequential attributes are more helpful in improving executive function.
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