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“Cognition, Intelligence and Movement”: Extracurricular Physical Activity as a Promoter of Intelligence in Schoolchildren

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  • Mateo Real-Pérez

    (Researching in Sport Sciences, Grupo de Investigación (CTS-563) del Plan Andaluz de Investigación, 29071 Malaga, Spain)

  • Juan Gavala-González

    (Researching in Sport Sciences, Grupo de Investigación (CTS-563) del Plan Andaluz de Investigación, 29071 Malaga, Spain
    Departamento de Educación Física y Deporte, Universidad de Sevilla, 41013 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Mar Artacho Silva

    (Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain)

  • José Carlos Fernández-García

    (Researching in Sport Sciences, Grupo de Investigación (CTS-563) del Plan Andaluz de Investigación, 29071 Malaga, Spain
    Departamento de Didáctica de las Lenguas, las Artes y el Deporte, Universidad de Málaga, Andalucía-Tech, IBIMA, 29010 Malaga, Spain)

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to assess the existence of significant relationships between motor capacity, academic performance and intelligence in a sample of 67 pre-adolescent children, between the ages of 8 and 11 years. Speed tests were carried out (10 × 5 m shuttle run and plate tapping test), and academic grades in Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Foreign Language (English) and Physical Education were considered. The Raven test was administered to estimate the intelligence of the subjects. The results showed significant correlations, mainly between the motor capacities and intelligence variables but not with academic performance. Significant differences were also observed in subjects who participated in sports, with better results in motor capacities and intelligence tests compared to those who did not. The data reveal that engaging in intense physical activity and sports in general may improve academic performance.

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  • Mateo Real-Pérez & Juan Gavala-González & Mar Artacho Silva & José Carlos Fernández-García, 2022. "“Cognition, Intelligence and Movement”: Extracurricular Physical Activity as a Promoter of Intelligence in Schoolchildren," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-9, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:7:p:4061-:d:782500
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    1. Juan-Antonio Mondéjar-Jiménez & Guillermo Ceballos-Santamaría & Andrés Valencia-García & Francisco Sánchez-Cubo, 2022. "The Role of Physical Education in Preventing Unhealthy Lifestyles in Immigrant Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-11, June.

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