Effects of a programme of vigorous physical activity during secondary school physical education on academic performance, fitness, cognition, mental health and the brain of adolescents (Fit to Study): study protocol for a cluster-randomised trial

Effects of a programme of vigorous physical activity during secondary school physical education on academic performance, fitness, cognition, mental health and the brain of adolescents (Fit to Study): study protocol for a cluster-randomised trial

Abstract Background Early adolescence is a period of dynamic neurobiological change. Converging lines of research suggest that regular physical activity (PA) and improved aerobic fitness have the potential to stimulate positive brain changes, improve cognitive function and boost academic attainment...

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Main Authors: T. M. Wassenaar, C. M. Wheatley, N. Beale, P. Salvan, A. Meaney, J. B. Possee, K. E. Atherton, J. L. Duda, H. Dawes, H. Johansen-Berg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Cluster-randomised trial
Adolescence
Exercise
Physical activity
Fitness
Academic achievement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3279-6

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