Physical Activity Before School, Cognitive Performance, and Academic Achievement in Dutch Adolescents: Let them Walk or Cycle to School!

Martin Van Dijk, Renate De Groot, Frederik Van Acker, Hans Savelberg, Paul A. Kirschner

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    Abstract

    In this study, associations between objectively measured active commuting to school and cognitive performance and academic achievement in Dutch adolescents were investigated. Active commuting to school was found to be positively associated with executive functioning in adolescent girls.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 30 Jul 2014
    EventISBNPA Annual Meeting 2014 - San Diego, United States
    Duration: 20 May 201423 May 2014
    https://www.isbnpa.org/index.php?r=annualMeeting/index&year=2014

    Conference

    ConferenceISBNPA Annual Meeting 2014
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego
    Period20/05/1423/05/14
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • The GOALS Study
    • Adolescents
    • Active commuting to school
    • Executive functioning
    • School performance
    • Exercise

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