Objective: to systematically integrate and summarize the existing empirical research on sports intervention
in the physical and mental health of left behind children. Methods: through literature search and screening, 9 eligible
literatures were included, and these studies were systematically analyzed from different aspects. Results: the existing
empirical data show that the geographical distribution of the study is consistent with the data published by the
Ministry of civil affairs; The experimental design is gradually improved; The dependent variable is gradually refined;
Measurement methods become more suitable for research; Combination program is the first choice for most sports
interventions; Design different sports intervention programs according to the characteristics of different sports and
the suggestions of youth activities put forward by authoritative organizations or institutions; From the perspective of
physical health, it is found that sports intervention can not only significantly improve the physical quality level of left
behind children, but also improve the body shape and physical function of left behind children. From the perspective
of mental health, sports intervention has a positive impact on the level of mental health factors such as attachment
index score, psychological elasticity, life satisfaction, social adaptability, executive function, anxiety and self-esteem
of left behind children. Conclusion: sports intervention has a positive impact on the physical and mental health of
left behind children, but it is not clear whether the impact of different sports intervention on the physical and mental
health of left behind children is different.