Physical Activity & Cognition

Children who exercised were found to improve their abilities to sequence, problem solve complex problems, improve executive functioning abilities (planning and organizing) and memory following a 10 week exercise program.

Zeng, N., Ayyub, M., Sun, H., Wen, X., Xiang, P., & Gao, Z. (2017). Effects of Physical Activity on Motor Skills and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International,2017, 1-13. doi:10.1155/2017/2760716