Project Title
The Effects of Physical Activity on Cognitive Function in College Students
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Jinkyung Park
Abstract
The impact of aerobic and resistance training on cognitive function, particularly memory, in college-aged students has not been extensively studied in comparison to elderly populations. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity (aerobic training and resistance training) and cognitive function in undergraduate students over a 3-week period. A true experimental design was employed, with four physically fit students from Georgia College and State University participating. The running group completed 20 minutes of running at 5 mph, while the weightlifting group performed squats with varying sets, reps, and intensities. The participants were asked to complete an Everyday Memory Questionnaire before and after each session. The results showed a non-significant increase in cognitive scores for both the running and weightlifting groups over the 3-week period
The Effects of Physical Activity on Cognitive Function in College Students
The impact of aerobic and resistance training on cognitive function, particularly memory, in college-aged students has not been extensively studied in comparison to elderly populations. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity (aerobic training and resistance training) and cognitive function in undergraduate students over a 3-week period. A true experimental design was employed, with four physically fit students from Georgia College and State University participating. The running group completed 20 minutes of running at 5 mph, while the weightlifting group performed squats with varying sets, reps, and intensities. The participants were asked to complete an Everyday Memory Questionnaire before and after each session. The results showed a non-significant increase in cognitive scores for both the running and weightlifting groups over the 3-week period