Effects of physical activity, exercise and sport on executive function in young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review
Montalva Valenzuela, Felipe, Andrades Ramírez, Oscar Andrés, Castillo Paredes, Antonio
Abstract
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that \nnegatively affects the inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity–impulsivity in children and \nadolescents who suffer from it, included cases being reported that continue into adulthood. This \ndisorder impairs social, academic, emotional, psychological, and health system functioning due to its \nhigh cost of treatment. The present systematic review aims to analyze the effects of physical activity, \nexercise, and sports on the executive function in children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD \nthrough the scientific literature. The results show that the practice of physical activity, exercise, or \nsport produces improvements in executive function in children and adolescents diagnosed with \nADHD, mainly through aerobic exercise. A 20 min session of physical activity, sport, or exercise leads \nto improvements in executive functions in children and adolescents with ADHD. It can be concluded \nthat the practice of physical activity, exercise, and sport generate improvements on executive functions \nin children and adolescents with ADHD, mainly through aerobic exercise.