A systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis provide evidence for an effect of acute physical activity on cognition in young adults
Physical exercise is a potential intervention for enhancing cognitive function across the
lifespan. However, while studies employing long-term exercise interventions consistently …
lifespan. However, while studies employing long-term exercise interventions consistently …
Active school breaks and students' attention: A systematic review with meta-analysis
School physical activity breaks are currently being proposed as a way to improve students'
learning. However, there is no clear evidence of the effects of active school breaks on …
learning. However, there is no clear evidence of the effects of active school breaks on …
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on US college students' physical activity and mental health
OWA Wilson, KE Holland… - … of Physical Activity …, 2021 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both physical activity
(PA) and mental health is important to demonstrate the need for interventions. This study …
(PA) and mental health is important to demonstrate the need for interventions. This study …
Classroom movement breaks reduce sedentary behavior and increase concentration, alertness and enjoyment during university classes: a mixed-methods feasibility …
CL Peiris, G O'Donoghue, L Rippon, D Meyers… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
This mixed-methods study aimed to determine the feasibility of incorporating movement
breaks into university classes in terms of acceptability (disruption, engagement, satisfaction) …
breaks into university classes in terms of acceptability (disruption, engagement, satisfaction) …
Optimizing synchronous online teaching sessions: a guide to the “new normal” in medical education
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical education community was forced to
transition to the virtual space seemingly overnight, with little time to prepare. As such, many …
transition to the virtual space seemingly overnight, with little time to prepare. As such, many …
Physical activity improves stress load, recovery, and academic performance-related parameters among university students: a longitudinal study on daily level
Background Physical activity has been proven to be beneficial for physical and
psychological health as well as for academic achievement. However, especially university …
psychological health as well as for academic achievement. However, especially university …
Exploring perceptions of cognitive load and mental fatigue in pandemic-era zoom classes.
JA McCabe, CS Banasik, MG Jackson… - … of Teaching and …, 2023 - psycnet.apa.org
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, many undergraduates were forced to transition
from in-person to remote learning. In order to hold live synchronous classes, institutions …
from in-person to remote learning. In order to hold live synchronous classes, institutions …
Moving to block teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
C Nerantzi, G Chatzidamianos - International Journal of Management …, 2020 - ceeol.com
This paper is an exploration into the block teaching format in the context of Higher Education
during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides practical guidance to course designers that will …
during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides practical guidance to course designers that will …
Effects of mentally induced fatigue on balance control: a systematic review
J Pitts, T Bhatt - Experimental Brain Research, 2023 - Springer
The relationship between cognitive demands and postural control is controversial. Mental
fatigue paradigms investigate the attentional requirements of postural control by assessing …
fatigue paradigms investigate the attentional requirements of postural control by assessing …
Embodied cognition, science education, and visuospatial processing
Embodied cognition acknowledges that cognition does not only happen in the mind, but also
in the body and environment. When they act together, such as when executing or observing …
in the body and environment. When they act together, such as when executing or observing …