Physical activity and sport are essential for psychological and cognitive wellbeing, as testified by the WHO. Growing evidence suggests that physical exercise improves brain functions such as attention, memory, and decision-making. While these benefits are well established, the field is still growing, and the exact mechanisms behind the psychological benefits are still under investigation. This Special Issue is devoted to publishing recent findings on the enhancement of psychological and cognitive functions promoted by physical activity and sport and aims to gather new knowledge on the benefits of physical activity for the neurocognitive system from childhood to older age, in relation to both professional performance and leisure activities. We call for contributions discussing the effects of acute and/or chronic exercise on cognitive functions, the effects of traditional and alternative forms of exercise on cognitive functioning along human lifespan, and how specific sport disciplines may improve (e.g., cognitive expertise) or interfere with (e.g., effect of multiple micro-concussions) cognitive abilities in athletes and amateur sport participants. We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles that will stimulate continuing efforts to better understand the effects of physical activity and sport on cognitive and psychological functioning.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Alessia Tessari
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Giovanni Ottoboni
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Gabriele Russo
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
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Abstract

Physical activity and sport are essential for psychological and cognitive wellbeing, as testified by the WHO. Growing evidence suggests that physical exercise improves brain functions such as attention, memory, and decision-making. While these benefits are well established, the field is still growing, and the exact mechanisms behind the psychological benefits are still under investigation. This Special Issue is devoted to publishing recent findings on the enhancement of psychological and cognitive functions promoted by physical activity and sport and aims to gather new knowledge on the benefits of physical activity for the neurocognitive system from childhood to older age, in relation to both professional performance and leisure activities. We call for contributions discussing the effects of acute and/or chronic exercise on cognitive functions, the effects of traditional and alternative forms of exercise on cognitive functioning along human lifespan, and how specific sport disciplines may improve (e.g., cognitive expertise) or interfere with (e.g., effect of multiple micro-concussions) cognitive abilities in athletes and amateur sport participants. We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles that will stimulate continuing efforts to better understand the effects of physical activity and sport on cognitive and psychological functioning.
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2019
Alessia Tessari, Giovanni Ottoboni, Gabriele Russo, Annalisa Setti
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