Abstract
This study analyzed the scientific publications about Physical Activity (PA) interventions and cognition in children and adolescents between 2009 and 2019, indexed in the Web of Science database, by conducting a bibliometric analysis. The co-occurrence analysis between journals, authors, countries, institutes, co-cited references, and keywords was considered. One hundred seventy-two studies, published in 90 journals, were identified. Active collaborations between high-income countries were observed, mainly U.S researchers, which also have the largest international network. “Physical Activity,” “Exercise”, “Cognition,” “Executive Function,” “Academic Performance,“Aerobic Fitness” “Children” and “Adolescents” were the most common keywords seen in the studies. Most of the publications target school children and preadolescents, followed by adolescents. This bibliometric analysis allows a broader understanding of the current state of the art on the relationship between PA intervention and cognition in children and adolescents, and can support future researches, which should cover gaps as collaboration between low-middle income countries, and further evidence in early childhood.
Full Text: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2022.03.016
Author(s): N. Lemos, N. Sobral, M. Duncan, J. Mota, R. dos Santos, C. Martins
Organization(s): Federal University of Paraíba, Federal University of Bahia
Source: Science & Sports
Year: 2023