Longitudinal physical activity programs show a positive effect on attention in preadolescent children (g = 0.90), based on a single study¶
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q3 i3 Longitudinal physical activity programs show a large positive effect on attention (g = 0.90), but this pooled estimate rests on only 1 study. → de Greeff 2018
Evidence¶
de Greeff 2018¶
de Greeff, J. W., Bosker, R. J., Oosterlaan, J., Visscher, C., & Hartman, E. (2018). Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21(5), 501-507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2017.09.595
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Meta-analytic estimate for longitudinal physical activity programs on attention in children aged 6-12. The review reports "attention (g = 0.90; 95% CI = 0.56, 1.24; 1 study)". The large effect derives from a single study, limiting generalisability.
"attention (g = 0.90; 95% CI = 0.56, 1.24; 1 study)"
Discussion¶
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Longitudinal physical activity programs show a positive effect on attention in preadolescent children (g = 0.90), based on a single study |
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Longitudinal physical activity programs show a positive effect on attention in preadolescent children (g = 0.90), based on a single study |
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