A review of chronic and acute physical activity participation on neuroelectric measures of brain health and cognition during childhood

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

卷:52

Review

Hillman, Charles H.¹  Kamijo, Keita^1,2  Scudder, Mark¹ 

[1] Univ Illinois, Dept Kinesiol & Community Hlth, Urbana, IL 61801 USA

[2] Japan Soc Promot Sci, Tokyo, Japan

关键词: Event-related potentials;    P3;    Error-related negativity;    Cognitive control;    Children;    Aerobic fitness;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.01.024

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Background. A growing body of research has detailed the beneficial relation of chronic participation in and acute responses to-physical activity on aspects of cognition that underlie scholastic achievement. Here, we review the relevant neuroelectric findings on this beneficial relation in children, providing support for the influence of physical activity on specific cognitive processes that comprise academic performance. Method. A review of studies examining physical activity and neuroelectric concomitants of cognition during childhood is described. When applicable, research involving adult populations is also described to better inform on this relationship in children. Results. Collectively, the data support a beneficial relation of chronic and acute participation in physical activity to brain health and cognition. The results suggest more effective allocation of cognitive processes involved in stimulus engagement and action monitoring during tasks requiring variable amounts of cognitive control in children. Conclusion. Physical activity may influence brain health and cognition in children, leading to enhanced scholastic performance and greater overall effective functioning across the lifespan. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

【 授权许可】

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