The Effects of Exercise on Memory and Reaction Time In College Students

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Title

The Effects of Exercise on Memory and Reaction Time In College Students

Description

Literature says that physical activity helps improve cognition. However, there is no literature discussing the effect specific types of exercise have on different brain functions. The purpose of this research is to determine if aerobic, resistance training, or no exercise is best to improve college students' memory and reaction time. For this study, there will be 12 untrained Keene State students who are randomly assigned into three groups: aerobic, resistance, or control groups. Participants will take a memory and a reaction time test before and after exercise. The results will indicate what type of exercise is best to improve memory and reaction time. This poster presentation will provide college students with new information that can enhance their ability to learn.

Jeffrey Timmer

Contributor

Keene State College

Creator

Diana Pimer

Erik Radermacher

Taylor DaSilva

Victoria Tarabelli

Date

2015-04-11

Identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12088/7573

Language

en_US

Subject

Education

Type

Presentation

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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AEC 2015 Professional

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Professional