Trial reportFrontiers in public health2026
Comparative effects of physical education interventions on motor ability and executive function in junior high school students and their interrelationships.
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Abstract
Background: Previous research has demonstrated that physical exercise enhances motor ability (MA) and that participation in physical activity effectively improves executive function (EF). Physical education (PE), as a core element of students' daily activities, plays a crucial role in facilitating these benefits. PE also improves the quality of education. Currently, PE are mainly divided into three types. Understanding differences and associations between MA and EF following various PE may improve educational quality, promote physical and mental health. This study aims to: (1) compare the effects of three PE interventions on MA and EF in junior high school students; (2) examine the relationships between MA and EF. Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial with a pre-post design was employed. Participants were assigned to Fitness Group (FG; Results: MA improved significantly across all groups. ANOVA showed that the specialized sports intervention produced greater improvements in MA, PF, and MC than other groups, with no significant difference in MS. In EF, inhibitory control (IC) and cognitive flexibility (CF) improved significantly, with greater CF gains in the interdisciplinary group ( Conclusion: Different PE interventions have distinct effects on adolescents' MA and EF. The observed associations between MA components and EF domains highlight the close link between physical and cognitive development. These suggest that PE and health promotion policies should integrate structured physical, sports skill, and cognitively engaging interdisciplinary activities to support adolescents' physical and cognitive development.
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