Etienne Fortanier, Emilien Delmont, Giovanni Corazza, Ludivine Kouton, Joelle Micallef, Shahram Attarian
Longitudinal follow-up and prognostic factors in nitrous oxide-induced neuropathy
Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS
existing research underscores positive influence consistent physical activity fitness motor coordination schoolaged childrens cognitive academic performance however gap exists fully understanding relationship among preschoolers critical age group development cognitive functions significant study aims expand upon existing evidence connects motor cognitive development examining correlation specific motor coordination physical fitness skills development constructive conceptual thinking preschoolaged children data 56 children aged 45 years mean age 45 036y comprising 30 girls 26 boys participated study assessed muscular strength via standing long jump wall toss test flexibility agility 4 5 shuttle cardiorespiratory fitness 20 pacer test motor coordination lateral jumping platform shifting cognitive abilities measured using idsp linear regression models showed significant predictors constructive thinking scores observed solely flexibility p 002 shifting platforms p 001 notably flexibility exhibited negative relationship 168 context conceptual thinking significant predictors p 005 included standing long jump p 001 jumping laterally p 0005 shifting platforms p 0001 throwing p 002 coordinationdemanding activities seem related considerably conceptual thinking preschoolers integrating motor activities preschool curricula demand cognitive engagement positively influence development cognitive functions