The Benefits of Physical Activity and Sport on Mental Health and Well-Being in School-Aged Children
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Author
Gilhousen, IanKeyword
Mental HealthPhysical Activity
School-Aged Children
Quality Of Life
Cognitive Function
Self-Esteem
Date Published
2019-12-18
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There is research that concludes that there are benefits of physical activity for young children. However, there is an area of research which is lacking the benefits that physical activity and sport have on mental health and well-being in school-aged children, specifically. Therefore, the purpose of this synthesis was to review the literature on the benefits of physical activity and sport on mental health and well-being in school-aged children. Results determined that there are significant benefits, and a correlation between physical activity participation and overall mental health in school-aged children.