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Theme 8 - Cognitivie function Flashcards

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Impact of exercise on kids?

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PA has a positive influence on cognition, brain structure and function and neutral effect on academic achievement

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Impact of exercise on adults?

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  • Cerebral blood flow
  • Brain neurotransmitters
  • Permanent structural changes in the brain
  • Neural efficiency
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Impact of acute exercise on cognitive functioning

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  • increased oxygen flow

- Short term memory

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Impact of chronic exercise on cognitive functioning

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  • Improves memory
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