Association of physical activity and fitness with executive function among preschoolers.

Autor:	Luo X; Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China.; Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University, 518060, China., Herold F; Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University, 518060, China.; Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Diseases, Movement, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam, Germany., Ludyga S; Department of Sport, Exercise & Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland., Gerber M; Department of Sport, Exercise & Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland., Kamijo K; Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chukyo University, Nagoya, Japan., Pontifex MB; Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA., Hillman CH; Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.; Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA., Alderman BL; Department of Kinesiology and Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA., Müller NG; Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University, 518060, China.; Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Diseases, Movement, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam, Germany., Kramer AF; Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.; Beckman Institute, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, Champaign 61820, IL, USA., Ishihara T; Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan., Song W; Department of Kinesiology, Institute of Sport Science / Institute on Aging, Seoul National University, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea., Zou L; Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China.; Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University, 518060, China.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHP [Int J Clin Health Psychol] 2023 Oct-Dec; Vol. 23 (4), pp. 100400. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 23.
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100400
Abstrakt:	It is well-documented in the literature that high levels of regular physical activity (PA), low levels of sedentary behavior (SB), and high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are associated with superior cognitive functioning, especially with regard to older populations. However, concerning other age groups (e.g., preschoolers) the available evidence documenting such a positive relationship is relatively scarce. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the association of time spent in different PA intensity zones and CRF with executive functions (EFs) in preschool-age children. To this end, preschoolers ( n  = 127) aged 3 to 6 years were recruited from 9 kindergarten classes in 2 districts of Shenzhen, China. The amount and the intensity of PA were assessed via accelerometry, and the CRF level was quantified by the 20-meter shuttle run test. EFs including inhibitory control and working memory were assessed using the one-on-one iPad-based Early Year Toolbox. Results suggested that children who had a higher CRF level ("impulse control" scores: β = 0.34, p < .001; "Go" accuracy: β = 0.31, p < .001; "No-Go" accuracy: β =0.28, < .001) and spentmore time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) ("impulse control" scores: β = 0.50, p < .001; No-Go" accuracy: β = 0.52, p < .001) had higher scores on inhibitory control tasks, and those who had a higher CRF level had higher scores on a working memory task (β = 0.24, p < .05). The findings are discussed in light of the positive roles of MVPA and CRF for promoting EFs, but also consider the disproportionate association of PA and CRF with working memory relative to inhibition. Competing Interests: The authors whose names are listed certify that they have NO affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest or non-financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. (© 2023 The Author(s).)
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