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

• Main Authors: Giuseppe Battaglia (Author), Valerio Giustino (Author), Garden Tabacchi (Author), Marianna Alesi (Author), Claudia Galassi (Author), Carmen Modica (Author), Antonio Palma (Author), Marianna Bellafiore (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...