Association between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and attention among children aged 6–12 years: chain mediating effects of fundamental movement skills and aerobic fitness

Autor: Haitan Wu, Xidong Wang, Zhangyi Jin
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Pediatrics, Vol 12 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2296-2360
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1451662
Popis: PurposeTo explore the association between physical activity and attention among children aged 6–12 years and to determine whether fundamental movement skills and aerobic fitness mediate the association between physical activity and attention.MethodsA total of 1,086 school-aged children (mean age: 9.40 ± 2.03 years) were included in the present study. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Scale-Short Form. Fundamental movement skills were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development, third edition, and aerobic fitness was evaluated using the 20-metre shuttle run. Attention was assessed by the d2 Attention Test.ResultsThere were significant positive correlations between physical activity and fundamental movement skills, physical activity and aerobic fitness, and physical activity and attention (all p
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