Memoria a través de Ejercicio Físico (MEF):

Marta Cerezo García; Jorge Agustín Zapatero Ayuso

doi:10.46642/efd.v31i337.8440

Marta Cerezo García Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55891596600 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3431-9744
Jorge Agustín Zapatero Ayuso Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57192807587 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5473-8225

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46642/efd.v31i337.8440

Resumen

Los avances en neurociencia demuestran el impacto del ejercicio físico (EF) practicado con regularidad sobre la anatomía y fisiología del sistema neurológico. Los estudios evidencian un crecimiento hipocampal y un mayor rendimiento en la memoria mediante la práctica habitual de EF. El objetivo de este trabajo divulgativo es promover la reflexión y conocimiento sobre un hábito, el de la práctica de actividad física, que puede impulsar el bienestar cognitivo general, y la memoria en particular de niñas y niñas. Pretende poner de relieve una temática con alto interés para las intervenciones terapéuticas y educativas; así como favorecer la reflexión y el debate en torno al mismo. Se contribuye con orientaciones para potenciar la memoria a través de ejercicio físico y se incorporan recomendaciones prácticas para su puesta en marcha tanto en el aula como en el hogar. Las aportaciones ofrecidas son una herramienta valiosa para el profesorado y las familias en sus labores de promoción del bienestar infantil.

Palabras clave: Formación del profesorado, Competencia motriz, Rendimiento académico, Escuela

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