High intensity intermittent games-based activity and adolescents' cognition: moderating effect of physical fitness.

Simon B CooperKarah J DringJohn G MorrisCaroline SunderlandStephan BandelowMary E Nevill

Published in: BMC public health (2018)

Games-based activity enhanced executive function and working memory scanning speed in adolescents, an effect particularly evident in fitter adolescents, whilst the high intensity intermittent nature of games-based activity may be too demanding for less fit children.

Keyphrases

high intensity
young adults
working memory
resistance training
physical activity
virtual reality
transcranial direct current stimulation
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
high resolution
mild cognitive impairment
social support