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2021

Aerobic Exercise

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Effects Of Exercise Intensity And Type On Executive Function In Elementary-Aged Children, Patrick Pommier Mar 2021

Effects Of Exercise Intensity And Type On Executive Function In Elementary-Aged Children, Patrick Pommier

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The interactions of exercise on executive functioning (EF) have been studied thoroughly in previous literature, focusing mostly on the interactions of aerobic exercise (AE) intensity and its effects on inhibition and working memory. Although multiple categories of EF have been shown to improve based on aerobic exercise, the foundation of brain development relies within its ability to utilize all three areas of EF simultaneously. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of exercise intensity and type of exercise (cognitive activation) on EF in elementary-aged children. Design: Eighteen children (mean age=10.4, SD=0.5, 61.1% girls) participated in a …