From Kinesthetic to Embodied: A 115-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Physical Activity Integration in Learning Research Jeni Arianti Pa Nyola
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
This bibliometric performance analysis examines the evolution, geographic distribution, and interdisciplinary characteristics of physical activity in learning research through systematic analysis of 1,063 publications (1910-2025) across three key terminologies. Historical evolution demonstrates paradigmatic shifts from early kinesthetic learning foundations (1910) through embodied learning theory emergence (1998) to applied physical activity learning approaches (1997). Geographic analysis shows Western dominance (52.3% of total publications) while significant Asian contributions, particularly Indonesia^s emergence in applied domains (84 publications). This research provides the first comprehensive mapping of physical activity in learning research landscape, revealing evolutionary patterns supporting evidence-based curriculum reforms integrating movement and cognition.
