PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN DEVELOPMENTAL AGE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Physical activity (PA) has a positive role in the development of executive functions (EF) in children, improving mental and physical well-being. This systematic review aims to investigate the impact of PA on EF, in developmental age, within different educational environments. This review analysed studies from 2000 to 2025 on children 5-14 years old, following the PRISMA guidelines.The results confirm the fundamental role of PA in promoting the development of both cognitive and motor skills in children.