RT Journal Article
T1 "Cognition, Intelligence and Movement": Extracurricular Physical Activity as a Promoter of Intelligence in Schoolchildren
A1 Real-Perez, Mateo
A1 Gavala-Gonzalez, Juan
A1 Artacho-Silva, Mar
A1 Fernandez-Garcia, Jose Carlos
K1 academic performance
K1 physical condition
K1 velocity
K1 intelligence
K1 Academic-achievement
K1 Aerobic fitness
K1 Performance
K1 Exercise
K1 Association
K1 Brain
AB 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 x 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.
PB Mdpi
YR 2022
FD 2022
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21577
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21577
LA en
NO Real-Pérez, M.; Gavala-González, J.; Silva, M.A.; Fernández-García, J.C. Cognition, Intelligence and Movement”: Extracurricular Physical Activity as a Promoter of Intelligence in Schoolchildren. Sustainability. Sustainability.  2022, 14 (7), 4061
DS RISalud
RD Oct 20, 2025