Date of Award

7-9-2014

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

School of Kinesiology and Recreation

First Advisor

Peter Smith

Abstract

This purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cognitively engaging exercise, aerobic exercise, and resting conditions on the executive function of 6th graders. Four conditions were tested: cognitively engaging exercise, repetitive aerobic exercise, cognitively engaging rest, and rest. Executive function was measured by pre and post Stroop tests, which is a test of reaction time and inhibition. Results showed no significant differences between conditions in the choice reaction time test, however the cognitively engaging exercise was significantly different from all other conditions on the Stroop test.

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Imported from ProQuest Humphreys_ilstu_0092N_10329.pdf

DOI

http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2014.Humphreys.A

Page Count

42

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