@misc{10481/107780,
year = {2025},
month = {10},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/107780},
abstract = {Physical activity integration in elementary education seeks to promote academic performance and the physical, emotional and social health of students. This study aims to
examine the effect of active methodologies involving physical activity in primary school
students through a detailed review of the scientific literature. A systematic review was
conducted regarding PRISMA guidelines. Searches were performed in Web of Science, Scopus and SPORTDiscus. Studies published between 2018 and April 2024 were selected. The
studies focused on the application of active methodologies in primary school populations.
The quality of the studies was assessed using the Standard Quality Assessment Criteria for
Evaluating Primary Research Articles from Various Fields. After screening and review, 22 articles were included. Most of the studies had longitudinal quasi-experimental or repeated
measures designs with a randomized cluster-controlled pilot trial. Cross-sectional studies
with descriptive data and mixed methods were also included. Cooperative learning and
active breaks were found to improve engagement, classroom behavior, and academic outcomes. In addition, gamification and challenge-based learning also showed positive effects
on motivation and engagement, although these were more context-dependent. Shorter or
small-scale interventions produced promising but less robust results. Active methodologies
improve primary education outcomes, but inconsistent designs limit generalization.},
organization = {Unit of Excellence of the University Campus of Melilla - University of Granada, Spain (Reference: UCE-PP2024-02)},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {holistic development},
keywords = {pedagogical models},
keywords = {physical education},
title = {Impact of Active Methodologies Involving Physical Activity on Primary School Students: A Systematic Review (2018–2024)},
doi = {10.3390/sports13100358},
author = {Caracuel Cáliz, Rafael Francisco and Ubago-Jiménez, José Luis and Alonso-Vargas, José Manuel and Melguizo-Ibáñez, Eduardo},
}