Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the influence of a class of aerobic exercise and an art class on brain cortical activity and possible effects on cognitive performance.
Subject and Methods: Electroencephalography was used to record the electrocortical activity of 16 schoolchildren (8–10 years old) before and after an aerobic exercise class and an art class. Performance in a standardized test of educational attainment (VERA-3) was assessed following both classes.
Results: A significant decrease in cortical activity was detected in all 4 lobes after exercise but not after art
classes ( p < 0.05). No changes in cognitive performance were observed after exercise and art classes. Conclusion: Data presented here show a clear effect of exercise on brain cortical activity, similar to the theory of a transient hypofrontality that has been introduced by Arne Dietrich. Nevertheless, there is no direct effect on cognitive performance. Hence, the neurophysiological effect of exercise should be further
evaluated regarding different kinds of cognitive performance: creativity, knowledge acquisition as well as the outlasting effects of exercise on academic achievement.
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
|---|---|
| Zeitschrift | Journal of the neurological sciences |
| Jahrgang | 405 |
| Ausgabenummer | Supplement |
| Seiten (von - bis) | 31 |
| Seitenumfang | 1 |
| ISSN | 0022-510X |
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| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 15.10.2019 |
| Veranstaltung | World Congress of Neurology: Acclerating the Pace of Change - Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate Dauer: 27.10.2019 → 31.10.2019 Konferenznummer: 24 https://2019.wcn-neurology.com/congress-information/general-information#.Xa3PSSUaTOQ |