Physical Education and cognitive development

Abstract

In the present work, a narrative review of the literature has been carried out. The objective of the present review will be to present the findings obtained by research that address the cognitive effects of physical education, identify possible problems when translating the neuroscience of FA in the classroom. Understanding by physical activity according to WHO as any body movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. "Physical activity" should not be confused with "exercise." This is a variety of physical activity planned, structured, repetitive and carried out with an objective related to the improvement or maintenance of one or more components of physical fitness. Physical activity includes exercise, but also other activities that enter into body movement and are carried out as part of the moments of play, work, forms of active transport, household chores and recreational activities. To this end, a detailed and exhaustive search was carried out in different scientific databases. After analyzing the information obtained, it was possible to conclude that, although there have been different studies that have shown the close relationship between physical activity and cognitive development of students, because physical education continues to be perceived as a subject non-academic in which non-cognitive skills are not developed, the obsolete form in which mind and body are understood can influence research and educational practice, with respect to the close relationship between physical education and neuroscience.