Functional physical training improves fitness and cognitive development in 4~5 years old children

Author:

Hao Lei1,Fan Yongzhao2,Zhang Xiaojuan2,Rong Xiangjiang2,Sun Youping1,Liu Kun3

Affiliation:

1. East China Normal University

2. Capital University of Physical Education and Sports

3. Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract

Abstract Development of physical and cognitive function is very critical in 4–5 years children. It has been addressed in this research if the specific functional training with or without cognitive training can be effective on improving fitness and cognitive development in 4–5 years preschool children. A total of 126 preschool children in the 4–5 age range were selected as participants and randomly assigned to one of four groups: the control group (C), the physical function training group (P), the cognitive training group (CT), and the physical function training combined with cognitive training group (PCT). The results revealed significant pre/post differences in body height and weight among all four groups of children. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in physical fitness between the C group and the CT group after the intervention. However, the children in the P group and the PCT group showed significant improvements in three indicators including standing long jump, continuous jump, and 10-meter shuttle running. Additionally, the children in P group, CT group, and the PCT group demonstrated significant improvement in simple reaction time, attention, and spatial memory. No significant cognitive improvement was found in C group. Functional physical training with or without cognitive intervention can promote both physical fitness and cognitive development in children aged 4–5 years. Cognitive training alone can significantly improve cognitive function but not physical. Therefore, functional physical training can be used alone to improve the physical and cognitive abilities for aged 4–5 years old children.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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