Author : John J. Brutvan
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (768 download)
Book Synopsis The Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Function as Measured by Impact Protocol by : John J. Brutvan
Download or read book The Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Function as Measured by Impact Protocol written by John J. Brutvan and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this investigation was to assess the influence of acute bouts of aerobic versus resistance exercise on cognitive function of college-aged participants as measured by the ImPACT Protocol. Twenty college aged participants (11 females, age= 20.1±0.9; 9 males, age= 20.2± 1.6 yrs) from the Kent State University main campus completed two sessions of being ImPACT tested immediately before, immediately after, and 45 minutes after interventions consisting of either an aerobic exercise session, a resistance exercise session, or seated rest control. Findings indicated significant change in measures of reaction time, impulse control, and visual motor speed across all three groups of participants. No significant change was seen in measures of visual or verbal memory. The results cannot be seen as suggesting that exercise has no effect on cognitive function. Rather, they may suggest a learning effect previously unaccounted for in the ImPACT testing protocol.