Stephen Wee Hun Lim, Gavin Jun Peng Ng, Gabriel Qi Hao Wong
Learning psychological research and statistical concepts using retrieval-based practice
Frontiers in psychology
recent research confirmed positive relationship levels physical activity academic achievement studies informed neurological models executive functioning ef general consensus within literature three core ef skills working memory inhibitory control cognitive flexibility development core ef skills linked learning academic achievement essential component delivery pe using new innovative approach called better movers thinkers bmt mixed methods design used investigate effectiveness feasibility 16week intervention programme using bmt 46 children tested two separate occasions coordination balance control academic skills working memory nonverbal reasoning skills one school acted control condition 21 students aged 9 10 years another school acted intervention condition 25 students aged 9 10 years quantitative data revealed effect pre posttest conditions areas phonological skills p 042 segmentation skills p 014 working memory p 040 favour intervention condition analysis identified genderinteraction male students intervention condition making significant gains phonological skills p 005 segmentation skills p 014 spelling p 007 compared boys control condition analysis qualitative data sample students intervention condition class teacher indicated good acceptability bmt alternative approach pe