Effectiveness of a Physical Education Program on the Motor and Pre-literacy Skills of Preschoolers From the Training-To-Health Project: A Focus on Weight Status

Many studies reported a positive relationship between motor skills, cognitive functions, and school performance in school-age children; however, little is known in preschool children. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of a physical education program (PEP) on locomotor...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Battaglia, Valerio Giustino, Garden Tabacchi, Marianna Alesi, Claudia Galassi, Carmen Modica, Antonio Palma, Marianna Bellafiore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2020.579421/full