 This study examined the impact of physical activity interventions on cognition and academic outcomes in children aged 5 to 12 years old. The alphas found that physical activities which are varied, less reliant on technical acquisition, open spaces, and open-ended instructions, and involve interactions with peers tend to be more effective at fostering creative physical activity. Additionally, the alphas noted that these types of physical activities may have a negative effect on cognitive flexibility. This article was authored by Fotini Vassilopoulos, Holly Jeffery, Yang Wenwu, and others.