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 …

Physical exercise is a potential intervention for enhancing cognitive function across the
lifespan. However, while studies employing long-term exercise interventions consistently …

Background Physical activity has been proven to be beneficial for physical and
psychological health as well as for academic achievement. However, especially university …

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 …

This mixed-methods study aimed to determine the feasibility of incorporating movement
breaks into university classes in terms of acceptability (disruption, engagement, satisfaction) …

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 …

Physical activity is known to have several cognitive benefits. As a result, many teachers
introduce short bouts of physical activity (active breaks) during their lessons. However …

The relationship between cognitive demands and postural control is controversial. Mental
fatigue paradigms investigate the attentional requirements of postural control by assessing …

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 …

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 …