The effects of physical activity on brain structure and neurophysiological functioning in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: This study is the first to systematically review and quantify the effects of physical activity on brain structure and neurophysiological functioning in children. Electronic data bases were searched for relevant studies. Studies that met the following criteria were included: (1) used an RCT or cross-over design, (2) examined the effects of physical activity on brain structure and/or neurophysiological functioning, (3) included children (5-12 years old) (4) included a control group (RCTs) or control condition (cross-over trials). A total of 26 and 20 studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis, respectively, representing and accompanying 973 and 782 unique children. Main analyses were separated for short-term and long-term physical activity and for effects on brain struc

SUBMITTER: Meijer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7451819 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature