Improving Cognition in School Children and Adolescents through Exergames. A Systematic Review and Practical Guide

Autor/inn/en	López-Serrano, Sebastián; Ruiz-Ariza, Alberto; De La Torre-Cruz, Manuel; Martínez-López, Emilio J.
Titel	Improving Cognition in School Children and Adolescents through Exergames. A Systematic Review and Practical Guide
Quelle	In: South African Journal of Education, 41 (2021) 1, Artikel 1838 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (López-Serrano, Sebastián) ORCID (Ruiz-Ariza, Alberto) ORCID (De La Torre-Cruz, Manuel) ORCID (Martínez-López, Emilio J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0256-0100
Schlagwörter	Children; Adolescents; Game Based Learning; Video Games; Exercise; Program Effectiveness; Educational Research; Cognitive Development; Academic Achievement; Executive Function; Self Concept; Motor Development; Interpersonal Relationship; Physical Fitness; Physical Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Foreign Countries; Spain + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Child; Kind; Kinder; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Video game; Videospiel; Videospiele; Übung; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Kognitive Entwicklung; Schulleistung; Selbstkonzept; Motorische Entwicklung; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Leistungsfähigkeit; Körpererziehung; Sportunterricht; Ausland; Spanien
Abstract	Recent studies and reviews have shown the positive effects of exergames (EXs) on physical activity (PA) and fitness in children and adolescents. Nevertheless, their effects on cognition have been scarcely explored, and no previous review has focussed on this relationship. The purpose of the research reported on here was to analyse the acute and chronic effects of the use of different EXs on the cognition of young people aged 6 to 18 years, to review potential confounders, and to elaborate a practical guide to using EXs in schools or extracurricular contexts. Studies were identified from 4 databases (Pubmed, SportDiscus, ProQuest and Web of Science) from January 2008 through January 2018. Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria. All the studies showed a positive effect of EXs on cognition. The review showed an acute improvement effect on executive functions (EFs) (visual attention, mental processing, working memory, response inhibition, and motor planning) and chronic benefits on mathematical calculation, self-concept, classroom behaviour, and on parental and interpersonal relationships. Only 5 studies used confounders. EXs are an effective and motivating tool to improve cognition in young people aged 6 to 18 years. Didactic recommendations to use EXs in school or extracurricular contexts are provided in this article. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Education Association of South Africa. University of Pretoria, Centre for the Study of Resilience, Level 3, Groenkloof Student Centre, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, George Storrar Road and Lleyds Street, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. Web site: http://www.sajournalofeducation.co.za/index.php/saje/index
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01