/ Lara Uebelhart
Exercise improves social skills in schoolchildren
Melanie Berger is a doctoral student in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health (DSBG) and conducts research on the intersection between exercise and cognitive skills, with a focus on children and young people. There is a connection between sport and social cognition, and researchers at the DSBG are interested in its potential. “We already know that people who score well in social cognition do more exercise. However, it is unclear whether sport specifically promotes this ability,” says Berger, adding that so far, there has been hardly any research into this.
Short exercise sessions can help children build social relationships. This has been demonstrated by researchers from the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel. An “active” short break could be a fun way to integrate these findings into everyday school life.
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Exercise improves social skills in schoolchildren | University of Basel
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