Effects of movement behaviors on preschoolers' cognition: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Movement behaviors, including physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep, are fundamental to early childhood development. These behaviors interact dynamically within a 24-hour period, creating a complex balance that influences not only physical health but also cognitive and emotional well-being in young children. While the physical health benefits of movement behaviors are well-documented, systematic evaluations of how interventions targeting these behaviors affect cognitive development in preschool-aged children remain limited.

Methods

This review was guided through PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the impact of interventions targeting PA, SB, and sleep on cognitive outcome

SUBMITTER: Pacheco C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755889 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature