The effects of physical exercise on fitness and emotion in Chinese preschoolers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children under the age of five has emerged as a significant issue in recent years. Physical activity and fitness among children and adolescents have declined globally in the past few decades. Studies have indicated a link between levels of physical activity and cognitive performance in preschool children.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of three different types of physical education programmes on the physical fitness and emotional competence of 239 preschoolers(mean age = 5.49 ± 0.60 years, 54.4% boys)in Haikou, China. The preschoolers were grouped based on which programme they were assigned to: the "Hello Sunshine" ball skills programme (HS group), ordinary physical education (OPE g

SUBMITTER: Wu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11375933 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature