Lack of physical activity is a global public health problem causing not only morbidity and
premature mortality, but it is also a major economic burden worldwide. One of the …

Purpose: This review systematically summarizes the studies of the relationship between
primary-to-secondary school students' motor skills and academic achievement, and …

Goal-oriented play activity encourages children to exercise and triggers the movement of
body muscles. Active muscles are stronger, more agile, faster, and more powerful. Purpose …

In light of the interrelation between motor and cognitive development and the predictive
value of the former for the latter, the secular decline observed in motor coordination ability as …

Even though positive relations between children's motor ability and their academic
achievement are frequently reported, the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. Executive …

The present longitudinal study included different school readiness factors measured in
kindergarten with the aim to predict later academic achievement in second grade. Based on …

Objective: An emerging field of research indicates that physical activity can benefit cognitive
functions and academic achievements in children. However, less is known about how …

Motor development is an inseparable component of cognitive development. So, to develop
the mind, it is necessary to work the body. Therefore, Early Childhood Education curricula …

Mastering motor skills is important for children to achieve functional mobility and participate
in daily activities. Some studies have identified that students with specific learning disorders …

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between motor proficiency and
academic achievement in 7 years-old children. A mediating model in which the relation …