Publication: Effect of physical activity on cognitive performance
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2018
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En los últimos años, las investigaciones sobre los efectos de la práctica de ejercicio físico en el rendimiento cognitivo han aumentado exponencialmente. Este interés científico ha sido paralelo al incremento del sedentarismo e inactividad física, lo cual ha propiciado el desarrollo no solo de problemas de salud física sino también de problemas de salud mental y rendimiento cognitivo. En relación a esto, en esta tesis doctoral se han incluido cuatro estudios. El primero de ellos, consistirá en una revisión bibliográfica acerca de los efectos de la actividad físico-deportiva practicada durante la infancia y adolescencia sobre la cognición a corto, medio y largo plazo. Por otro lado, la segunda investigación tiene por objetivo conocer los efectos de la práctica de diferentes modalidades deportivas sobre el rendimiento académico de deportistas de élite, favoreciendo que se conozca mejor si determinados tipos de ejercicio físico tienen influencia en unas u otras áreas del ámbito académico. La tercera parte de la tesis evaluará los resultados a nivel cognitivo del programa “Mente y Movimiento”, que durante un curso escolar realizarán niños de 7 y 8 años, pertenecientes a 20 colegios de cinco países europeos. Finalmente, para conocer el efecto de la práctica de actividad física en una población especial, se realizará un último estudio con niños y adolescentes del Reino Unido diagnosticados con Trastorno del Espectro Autista. En él se investigará la relación existente entre la práctica de actividad físico-deportiva y determinadas variables cognitivas como el grado de autismo y las relaciones sociales.
In recent years, research studying the effects of physical exercise on cognitive performance has experienced an exponential growth. This scientific interest has grown alongside with an increase of sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity, which has favoured not only the development of physical health problems but also mental health and cognitive performance issues. Regarding this frame of reference, four studies have been included in this PhD thesis. The first one will consist of a bibliographical review about the effects of the physical-sports activity practiced during childhood and adolescence on cognition in short, mid and long term. On the other hand, the second research aims to analyse the effects of different sports modality practices on academic performance from elite athletes, favouring the knowledge about if certain types of physical exercise have influence in ones academic areas or anothers. Thirdly, this thesis will evaluate the cognitive effects of the "Mind and movement" program, which will be conducted throughout an academic course by children aged 7 and 8, belonging to 20 schools from five European countries. Finally, in order to learn about the benefits of physical activity in special population, a final study will be conducted with children and adolescents from United Kingdom diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will investigate the relationship between the practice of physical-sports activity and certain cognitive variables such as the autism degree and social relations.
In recent years, research studying the effects of physical exercise on cognitive performance has experienced an exponential growth. This scientific interest has grown alongside with an increase of sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity, which has favoured not only the development of physical health problems but also mental health and cognitive performance issues. Regarding this frame of reference, four studies have been included in this PhD thesis. The first one will consist of a bibliographical review about the effects of the physical-sports activity practiced during childhood and adolescence on cognition in short, mid and long term. On the other hand, the second research aims to analyse the effects of different sports modality practices on academic performance from elite athletes, favouring the knowledge about if certain types of physical exercise have influence in ones academic areas or anothers. Thirdly, this thesis will evaluate the cognitive effects of the "Mind and movement" program, which will be conducted throughout an academic course by children aged 7 and 8, belonging to 20 schools from five European countries. Finally, in order to learn about the benefits of physical activity in special population, a final study will be conducted with children and adolescents from United Kingdom diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will investigate the relationship between the practice of physical-sports activity and certain cognitive variables such as the autism degree and social relations.
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