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August 19, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Long term effects of physical activity types on executive functions in school aged children

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TYTao YeEwha Womans University YZYunong ZhangSejong University HQHaonan QianAnshan Normal University

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Randomized controlled trial shows that physical activity types improve executive functions in children, suggesting tailored interventions are beneficial.

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Coordination exercise had the largest positive impact on executive functions, specifically enhancing cognitive flexibility.
The study included 426 children aged 7-12, showing significant improvements in executive functions via various physical activities.
Assessment utilized the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery and standardized motor competence evaluations.
Findings highlight the need for age and gender-specific interventions to optimize cognitive development through physical activity.

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Ye et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af454cad7bf08b1ead32fa https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09674-9

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Randomized controlled trial shows that physical activity types improve executive functions in children, suggesting tailored interventions are beneficial.

Long term effects of physical activity types on executive functions in school aged children

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