An umbrella review of randomized control trials on the effects of physical exercise on cognition - Ciria, LF; Román-Caballero, R; Vadillo, MA; Holgado, D; Luque-Casado, A; Perakakis, P; Sanabria, D (2023)
review; evidence grade A

The effect of a one-year vigorous physical activity intervention on fitness, cognitive performance and mental health in young adolescents: the Fit to Study cluster randomised controlled trial - Wassenaar, TM; Wheatley, CM; Beale, N; Nichols, T; Salvan, P; Meaney, A; Atherton, K; Diaz-Ordaz, K; Dawes, H; Johansen-Berg, H (2021)
rct; evidence grade A

Through the Looking Glass: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Evidence, Providing New Insight for Motor Competence and Health - Barnett, LM; Webster, EK; Hulteen, RM; De Meester, A; Valentini, NC; Lenoir, M; Pesce, C; Getchell, N; Lopes, VP; Robinson, LE; Brian, A; Rodrigues, LP (2022)
review; evidence grade C

Reviewing the association between motor competence and physical activity from a behavioral genetic perspective - Zi, Y; de Geus, EJC (2025)
review; evidence grade C

Fundamental movement skill interventions in youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Morgan, PJ; Barnett, LM; Cliff, DP; Okely, AD; Scott, HA; Cohen, KE; Lubans, DR (2013)
meta-analysis; evidence grade C

The Influence of Motor Competence on Broader Aspects of Health: A Systematic Review of the Longitudinal Associations Between Motor Competence and Cognitive and Social-Emotional Outcomes - Hill, PJ; McNarry, MA; Mackintosh, KA; Murray, MA; Pesce, C; Valentini, NC; Getchell, N; Tomporowski, PD; Robinson, LE; Barnett, LM (2023)
review; evidence grade C

Systematic review and meta-analysis investigating moderators of long-term effects of exercise on cognition in healthy individuals - Ludyga, S; Gerber, M; Pühse, U; Looser, VN; Kamijo, K (2020)
meta-analysis; evidence grade C