Physical Activity To Promote Cognition

University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology
Academic year:

2023
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369

Pages:

2
Author:

Jithin J I

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE COGNITION 4.5 Physical Activity to Promote Cognition Introduction  Physical activity's positive relationship with cognition and brain functions.  Distinction between immediate (acute) and long-term (chronic) effects of physical activity. 4.5.1 Acute Effects of Physical Activity on Cognition  Acute effects of exercise on cognition.  Different forms of intervention and their impact.  Immediate improvement in cognitive performance post-exertion.  Negative effects during exertion, depending on duration and intensity.  Independence of cognitive measures (e.g., executive functions, memory, crystalline intelligence).  Factors influencing acute exercise effects on cognition:  Time of measurement (during/after exercise).  Exercise duration.  Exercise intensity.  Cardiovascular fitness status and physical activity behavior.  Temporal arrangement of cognitive testing after exercise.  Cognitive dimension (e.g., executive functioning, working memory, attention, and processing speed). 4.5.2 Duration and Intensity of Exercise  The Yerkes-Dodson law and the inverse U-shaped relationship between excitation and performance.  Best results of acute exercise on cognition achieved at submaximal moderate intensities (20-60 minutes).  High-intensity exercise effective in athletes or very active individuals.  Regular physical activity leading to neurobiological adaptations. 4.5.3 Studies on Acute Effects in Different Age Groups  Positive effects of exercise on cognitive performance in children (e.g., improved concentration).  Studies in older adults showing improved information processing speed and working memory performance. Neurocognition and Movement 5. Sex Effects on Cognitive Training  Cognitive performance differences between males and females.  Areas where males and females excel (e.g., perceptual speed, spatial tasks).  Influence of sex hormones on cognitive differences.  Potential impact of lateralization sex differences on cognition.  Variability in research findings regarding the effects of exercise on cognition based on gender.  Implications of sex as an integral element in training prescription.